Sonny Criss

Sonny Criss
Born
William Criss

23 October 1927
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Died19 November 1977(1977-11-19) (aged 50)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresJazz, bebop
OccupationsMusician, composer
InstrumentsAlto saxophone, soprano saxophone

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.

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