Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States (1927 – 1991)
Stan Getz (Stanley Gayetzky, February 2, 1927 Philadelphia – June 6, 1991 Malibu, California) was an American jazz tenor saxophone player. Known as "The Sound" because of his warm, lyrical tone, Getz's prime influence was the wispy, mellow tone of his idol, Lester Young.
His parents were Ukrainian Jews who immigrated from Kiev city, Ukraine in 1903. The family later moved to New York City for better jobs. Stan worked hard in school receiving straight "A's" on average and finished 6th… read more
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| 1 | Play on youtube | The Girl From Ipanema |
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| 2 | Corcovado |
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| 4 | Desafinado |
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| 7 | Play on youtube | Moonlight In Vermont |
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| 8 | Saudade Vem Correndo |
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| 9 | Play on youtube | A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square |
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| 10 | Doralice |
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