Sonny Stitt's 1971 Concert Photos

Edward "Sonny" Stitt (born Edward Boatner, Jr., February 2, 1924 – July 22, 1982), was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom. He was one of the most well-documented saxophonists of his generation, recording over 100 albums. He was nicknamed the "Lone Wolf" by jazz critic Dan Morgenstern, in reference to his relentless touring and devotion to jazz.

Ray Charles / Gene ammons / Sonny Stitt / leon thomas on May 9, 1971 [601-small]

Ray Charles / Gene ammons / Sonny Stitt / leon thomas
May 9, 1971
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Ray Charles / Gene ammons / Sonny Stitt / leon thomas on May 9, 1971 [602-small]

Ray Charles / Gene ammons / Sonny Stitt / leon thomas
May 9, 1971
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Ray Charles / Gene ammons / Sonny Stitt / leon thomas on May 9, 1971 [603-small]

Ray Charles / Gene ammons / Sonny Stitt / leon thomas
May 9, 1971
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Ray Charles / Gene ammons / Sonny Stitt / leon thomas on May 9, 1971 [604-small]

Ray Charles / Gene ammons / Sonny Stitt / leon thomas
May 9, 1971
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Ray Charles / Gene ammons / Sonny Stitt / leon thomas on May 9, 1971 [605-small]

Ray Charles / Gene ammons / Sonny Stitt / leon thomas
May 9, 1971
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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1981 2 photos
1972 3 photos
1971 5 photos
1968 1 photo

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