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Did Tenor legend Stan Getz ever play the Soprano?

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#1 ·
For all of you trivia buffs, here's a link to answer that question.

 
#11 ·
indeed but wasn't something he made an habit of playing but there are a few more performances (this is a better video)
And he plays soprano at 13:34, since this is a soprano section of the forum. It sounds to me like his sound concept for soprano is an extension of his tenor sound.
 
#16 ·
I recalled this from Tim Price in a tribute to Joe Viola - says it all:


I studied with Joe from 1969 to 1973. Joe was a timeless human
being. I considered him not only a teacher but a friend. Long
after I graduated from Berklee, Joe would always stay in touch with
Christmas cards and letters about music and life. Joe Viola also
taught on a highly personal level. He brought something of his own
into each lesson and each encounter. I doubt I’d be the saxophonists
I am today had I not encountered Joe. He made everything
make sense. Another aspect of Joe was his open mind. That was
inspiring to me as a young man. Joe was ready for anything. I
remember him always asking, “What are you listening to?”
I feel very lucky to have known him as I did and to have studied
with him. His soprano saxophone was beautiful. I can still hear it in
my mind. One time in 1970, at Berklee, I heard in the early evening
a unique event. Someone was taking a lesson with Joe after the
classes at the school were over. Two stunning soprano sounds just
floated out of Joe’s second floor office. I waited to see who this
other player was taking a lesson with Joe. About forty minutes later
Joe walked out with Stan Getz!
Tim Price
 
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