Stanley Turrentine

Stanley William Turrentine, also known as "Mr. T" or "The Sugar Man", (April 5, 1934 – September 12, 2000) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Turrentine was born in Pittsburgh's Hill District into a musical family. His father, Thomas Turrentine, Sr., was a saxophonist with Al Cooper's Savoy Sultans, his mother played stride piano, and his older brother Tommy Turrentine became a professional trumpet player. He began his prolific career with blues and rhythm and blues bands, and was at first greatly influenced by Illinois Jacquet.

Influenced by: Illinois Jacquet, John Coltrane, Hank Mobley, Dexter Gordon

Label:

Blue Note

Active:

1950s-2000

Scene:

Pittsburgh/New York jazz

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