Stan Getz
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Summary
Stan Getz was born on February 2, 1927[1], in Philadelphia[2]. He died on June 6, 1991[3], in Malibu[4]. He worked as a saxophonist[5], jazz musician[6], composer[7], musician[8], and bandleader[9]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,788 views/month, #6,573 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Educated at: James Monroe High School[12], Herman Ridder Junior High School[13]
- Award received: Paul Acket Award[14], Grammy Award for Record of the Year[15], Grammy Award for Album of the Year[16], Latin Grammy Hall of Fame[17]
- Member of: Stan Getz Quartet[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: jazz[20], bebop[21]
- Record label: Roost Records[22]
- Discography: Stan Getz discography[23]
- Commons category: Stan Getz[24]
- Cause of death: liver cancer[25]
- Family name: Getz[26]
- Given name: Stan[27]
- Official website: https://www.stangetz.net/[28]
- Topic's main category: Category:Stan Getz[29]
- Manner of death: natural causes[30]
- Instrument: tenor saxophone[31], saxophone[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Birth name: Stanley Gayetsky[34]
- Name in native language: Stan Getz[35]
- Start of work period: 1943[36]
- End of work period: 1991[37]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[38]
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Country: US[39]
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Began / founded: 1927-02-02[40]
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Ended / dissolved: 1991-06-06[41]
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Genre(s): bebop, bossa nova, cool jazz, jazz[42]
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Community tags: bebop, bop, bossa nova, cool jazz, jazz, jazz musicians, saxophonists[43]
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MusicBrainz ID: 8f2422ab-0ec6-4c92-80c4-afe9622fab32[44]
Why It Matters
Stan Getz has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
He has been cited as an influence by The Wannadies[47], a rock band[48], founded in 1998[49].
FAQs
Where was Stan Getz born?
Stan Getz's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
Where did Stan Getz die?
Stan Getz died in Malibu[4].
What did Stan Getz do for work?
Stan Getz worked as a saxophonist[5], jazz musician[6], composer[7], musician[8], and bandleader[9].
Where did Stan Getz go to school?
Stan Getz was educated at James Monroe High School[12] and Herman Ridder Junior High School[13].
What awards did Stan Getz receive?
Honors received include Paul Acket Award[14], Grammy Award for Record of the Year[15], Grammy Award for Album of the Year[16], and Latin Grammy Hall of Fame[17].
Who did Stan Getz influence?
Stan Getz has been cited as an influence by The Wannadies[47].