About
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.
Top Tracks
Ain't No Way
Common TouchMy Girl Is Just Enough Woman For Me
Blue Note Stanley Turrentine/Sextet SessionsSmile, Stacey (Remastered)
That's Where It's AtLittle Sheri (1960 Version/2007 Digital Remaster/Rudy Van Gelder Edition)
Look Out! (Remastered)You Said It
Blue Note Stanley Turrentine/Sextet SessionsLet It Go
Let It Go
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Discography
The Classic Blue Note Collection
Album2019Stanley Turrentine the Man + Comin' Your Way
Album2016Blue Hour The Complete Sessions - Master Takes
Album2013New Time Shuffle
Album2012Ain't No Way
Album2012Six Classic Albums
Album2012Dearly Beloved
Album2008Return of the Prodigal Son
Album2008A Bluish Bag
Album2007Music for Lovers
Album2006
