Stanley Turrentine
American jazz saxophonist and record producer (1934-2000) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 66
Stanley William Turrentine, nicknamed Mr. T, 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.
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Creed Taylor Produced Gilberto with Turrentine (1971)- Alfred Lion Produced ZT's Blues, Joyride and Look Out!
Julian Priester Bandmate in Max Roach Plus Four
Astrud Gilberto Duets: Gilberto with Turrentine (1971)- Duke Pearson Produced Another Story (1970)
- Orrin Keepnews Produced Everybody Come On Out (1976)
- Francis Wolff Produced Common Touch (1969)
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He was described by critic Steve Huey as "renowned for his distinctively thick, rippling tone [and] earthy grounding in the blues." 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.
