Stan Getz

Stan Getz (1927-1991) was an American tenor saxophonist, known for his smooth, melodic tone and for being one of the most important figures in post-war jazz. Known as "The Sound" because of the warm, lyrical quality of his sound, Getz was one of the leading exponents of modern jazz and the cool style.

During the 1950s, he was a key figure in the popularization of European jazz, most notably with his recording of Jazz Samba (1962), which introduced bossa nova to American audiences, in collaboration with Brazilian guitarist João Gilberto.

Throughout his career, Getz recorded with such greats as João Gilberto, Charlie Byrd, and Astrud Gilberto, and his legacy remains as one of the most elegant and distinctive saxophone voices in jazz.