Dizzy Gillespie and Sonny Stitt - Groovin’ High in Belgium

Groovin’ High (Gillespie) live in Belgium, 1974 with Dizzy Gillespie and Sonny Stitt. Sonny Stitt was an influential jazz saxophonist who made significant contributions to the development of the bebop and hard bop styles. Born Edward Boatner Jr. on February 2, 1924, in Boston, Massachusetts, he was an extremely prolific recording artist and toured extensively throughout his career. Here are some reasons why Sonny Stitt is considered important: ### Technique and Skill Stitt was an exceptionally skilled musician and improviser. His technical prowess on the saxophone set a high standard for jazz musicians, and his ability to execute complex phrases effortlessly made him a highly respected figure among his peers. ### Versatility Stitt was proficient in playing both alto and tenor saxophones and often switched between them throughout his career. His style, particularly on alto, bore similarities to Charlie Parker’s, but he also developed his own unique voice on the tenor s