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Sonny Criss (William Criss) was born on 23 October, 1927 in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S., is an American jazz musician. Discover Sonny Criss's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 50 years old?

Popular As William Criss
Occupation Musician, composer
Age 50 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 23 October 1927
Birthday 23 October
Birthplace Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Date of death 19 November, 1977
Died Place Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nationality United States

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1927

William "Sonny" Criss (23 October 1927 – 19 November 1977) was an American jazz musician.

An alto saxophonist of prominence during the bebop era of jazz, he was one of many players influenced by Charlie Parker.

William Criss was born in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, and moved to Los Angeles at the age of 15.

He then went on to play in various bands including Howard McGhee's, which also featured Charlie Parker.

Criss had developed his own, concise, bluesy tone by this point, and though his basic style did not vary much, his ability on the instrument continued to develop.

Nevertheless, he continued to drift from band to band, and played on some records with Johnny Otis and Billy Eckstine.

1947

His first major break came in 1947, on a number of jam sessions arranged by jazz impresario Norman Granz.

1956

In 1956 he signed to Imperial Records, based in New York, and recorded a series albums including Jazz U.S.A , Go Man! and Sonny Criss Plays Cole Porter featuring pianist Sonny Clark.

1965

Prestige signed Criss in 1965, and he continued to record well-acclaimed albums which were mainly rooted in hard bop traditions.

Sonny's Dream featured arrangements by Horace Tapscott.

Later sessions were recorded for Muse and Impulse.

1977

By 1977, Criss had developed stomach cancer and did not play again.

As a consequence of this painful condition, Criss committed suicide (self-inflicted gunshot) in 1977, in his adopted city of Los Angeles.

He never married, but had one son, Steven Criss.

With Dexter Gordon

With Wardell Gray All Stars

With Charlie Parker and Chet Baker

With Buddy Rich

With Lou Rawls and Onzy Matthews Big Band

With Esther Phillips and Onzy Matthews Orchestra

With Hampton Hawes All Stars

2000

Capitol, which owned the master recordings, reissued them as a double-CD set on their Blue Note imprint in 2000.

Criss also recorded At the Crossroads with pianist Wynton Kelly.