Jazz saxophonist Stan Getz will undergo major surgery at the Stanford Medical Center Friday for a large growth in his chest, the musician said. Getz, 60, a Stanford University artist-in-residence, ...

Stan Getz was born at St. Vincent's Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Feb. 2, 1927. He had one brother, Robert, who was born on October 30, 1932. His parents had come from the Kiev area in the ...

In a vivid performance marked by aesthetic panache and stellar musicianship, tenor saxophonist Alex Chilowicz teamed with members of the Manhattan School of Music Jazz Philharmonic Orchestra to ...

In this week’s Dallas Observer we profile 30 of the metro area’s most interesting characters, with new portraits of each from local photographer Mark Graham. See the entire Dallas Observer People ...

The Brazilian singer radiated quiet poise and subtle undercurrents. By Jon Pareles Astrud Gilberto, who died on Monday at 83, brought the first, alluring taste of Brazilian bossa nova to countless ...

Jazz Saxophonist, STAN GETZ. Born in Philadelphia in 1927, Getz got his start playing with Woody Herman's band. He later went on to form his own quartet. He has worked with such greats as Dizzy ...

There's nothing dated about a new 2-disc album that revisits Getz's 1961 nightclub recording at New York's Village Gate. Listening to it now, it's hard to overstate what a terrific tenor he was. This ...

All About Jazz is celebrating Stan Getz's birthday today! Beginnings... Stan Getz was born at St. Vincent\'s Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Feb. 2, 1927. He had one brother, Robert, who was ...