Jazz Saxophonist Stan Getz: His music, magical, His personal life-ruined by alcohol 

My father was a jazz musician and Stan Getz was his hero. My father had a photo of me as a baby that was actually signed by Stan Getz, wishing me a happy life. He had it in his wallet until the day he died. My mother gave it to me and I still have it to this day.

I was nine years old in 1962 when the Jazz Samba album was released Here in the UK, Desafinado was being played all the Time on the Radio, and i grew to love it, and the whole album, i have followed Mr Getz ever since. This is the first time i have ever heard that his father was born in London, which is where i am from.

My stepfather was a professional musician originally from Norway. He was forced to play in a dance band for the German officers in World War 2. He and his family, finally fled from the Germans through Switzerland, and ended up in New York City through the immigration process. He was a fan of Stan Getz. He was a sax player, and a good one, and always enjoyed playing his records. I became a fan through him, and have been one ever since. I played saxophone through high school, and Stan was a real inspiration.

Wonderful documentary tribute to one of the greatest saxophonists in jazz history. Stan could play anything and had such a beautiful tone and very unique mind and style. My alltime favorite for 64 years.

I used to sing in full time disco funk bands in the 70s, based out of Oakland. We had a 2 week gig in Fairfield. On a slow Monday night the band leader asked me if I wouldn't mind sitting out a couple tunes so someone could sit in. Wearing high heels, I agreed. A sax player came up and did a couple jazz funk tunes, sounded pretty good, and then he left. The band leader told me later it was Stan Getz. I had heard of him, but I wish the band leader had introduced us.

He is my hero from age 6, when I heard him first. My father was a professional musician played all the reed instruments as well. He loved his style too and all my family loved Stan Getz's music and mainly his style. He was the best Tenor Saxophone player that I will never stop listening until I live. The best master of the tenor saxophone for me for lifetime. Very difficult style and so hard to copy. The melody master and that's why all my family members love to listen to him. Thank you so much for your music Mr. Stan Getz.

I was fortunate to see and hear him at the Sonoma Fair in 90 or 91 and I'll never forget that day. Desafinado is one of the most beautiful things in the universe.

As a huge Stan Getz fan, love this video. Thank you for making it available for us to enjoy.

..a new & very inspiring channel. thank you for the Inspiration..

Thanks for this beautiful tribute.Well deserved,he was something!Remember his bop sessions with Dizzy and Stitt!

He is best at playing Bossa Nova.His Brazilian records are masterpieces.

one of the greatest tenors ever ...

His My funny Valentine with JJ Johnson (the right version) is superb.

Thank you for your great channel! 🙏🍀

Great story. Thank you.

Wow. Loved your bill evans video. And this is great too.

Cool. Thanks For sharing.

I'm just wondering why throughout that entire video documentary not one note from Stan Getz was used as the background music.

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Stan was an amazing talent, alas a nasty piece of work, all the same he leaves tremendous work.

I guess I just like Dexter but also another great improvisationist my man chet baker he was in a class by himself and could sing to boot

Stan did it his way, i respect that. I wonder if it is possible to do an expert on King Pleasure, as I do not find much on him. Love this channel, thank-you*

One of my favorite Getz LP's was "Sweet Rain" with Chick Corea.... stellar, free playing....

He really looked Ukrainian. I read his bio years back and he was a nightmarish human according to it. I'd heard also that he did a stint in jail and hadn't played in around a year. His manager booked him a date at the Hollywood Bowl the day after he was released and he apparently played like he hadn't missed a day.

He couldn't touch Dexter Gordon