Stanley Turrentine

Stanley Turrentine Stanley Turrentine American jazz saxophonist and record producer (1934–2000) Stanley William Turrentine, nicknamed Mr. T[1] (April 5, 1934 – September 12, 2000)[2] was an American Grammy nominated jazz tenor saxophonist and record producer. He began his career playing R&B for Earl Bostic and later soul jazz recording for the Blue Note label from 1960, touching on jazz fusion during a stint on CTI in the 1970s.[3][4] He was described by critic Steve Huey as "renowned for his distinctively thick, rippling tone [and] earthy grounding in the blues."[5] In the 1960s Turrentine was married to organist Shirley Scott, with whom he frequently recorded, and he was the younger brother of trumpeter Tommy Turrentine, with whom he also recorded.[1] Turrentine…

GENRES: Jazz, Tenor Saxophone