Stan Getz > Reviews (1)

Stan Getz was one of the most famous jazz saxophonists, with his classic tenor sax tone that he generated from his mark VI horn. Many players think that Stan Getz had the ultimate tone, with its depth, richness and smoothness, and many current players try to copy it.

Stan Getz is probably most famous for his playing of Bossa's, mostly those written by Antonio Carlos Jobim, and he also did a lot of recordings with the vocalists Gil and Astrud Gilberto.

Perhaps Getz's two most recorded pieces are The Girl from Ipanema (Garota de Ipanema) and Corcovada (Quiet Night of Quiet Stars), with him making many recordings of both. My favourite Bossa that Getz played however, is Desafinado (Slightly out of tune), because it suits Getz's playing perfectly, suiting his smooth, rich tone.

Although Getz is most famous for his Bossa's, and many people do not realise that he played anything other than Bossa's! in my opinion, his best playing is on Jazz C.D's, alongside great jazz muisician's, such as on Captain Marvel, with Chick Corea. On these recordings, we can see Getz's true talent as a saxophonist and improviser, with inspired solo's, unlike some of those on his bossa's which after you have heard a few all start to sound vaguely familiar!

Overall, Stan Getz was a great saxophonist, my only criticism of him being that he played too many bossa's and not enough out and out jazz!

Some Good C.D.'s featuring Stan Getz are:
Captain Marvel, Diz and Getz, Stan Getz and Chet Baker, Intoit and Bossa Nova