Stanley Ernest Sulzmann (born 30 November 1948) is an English

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saxophonist.

Biography

He was born in

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, England. Sulzmann began playing the saxophone at age of 13 and played in 1964 Bill Ashton's London Youth Jazz Orchestra, later the

National Youth Jazz Orchestra The National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) is a British jazz orchestra founded in 1965 by Bill Ashton. In 2010. Mark Armstrong took over as Music Director of the flagship performing band, and Artistic Director of the organisation; Bill Ashton becam ...

. He studied at the

Royal Academy of Music The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) in London, England, is the oldest conservatoire in the UK, founded in 1822 by John Fane and Nicolas-Charles Bochsa. It received its royal charter in 1830 from King George IV with the support of the first Duke of ...

from 1969 to 1972. In the 1970s, he played with the

Clarke-Boland Big Band The Kenny Clarke/Francy Boland Big Band was a jazz big band co-led by American drummer Kenny Clarke and Belgian pianist François "Francy" Boland. They were one of the most noteworthy jazz big bands formed outside the United States, featuring top ...

(1971), Mike Gibbs (1971),

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and Kenny Wheeler, Volker Kriegel, Eberhard Weber,

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(1973), Phil Woods (1978),

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(1978), and

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. In the 1980s, he worked with Gil Evans (1983),

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(1987), the

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(1983), the

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, the

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, the

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-based

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, and the London Jazz Orchestra. Collaborations in the 1990s include with

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, David Murray (1997),

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(1998), and Bruno Castellucci (1998). Television audiences around the world have heard him as the saxophone soloist in "The Belgian Detective", the theme music to ITV's ''

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'', composed by Christopher Gunning. Sulzmann has held teaching positions at the

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, the

, and

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Discography

As leader

* ''On Loan with Gratitude'' (Mosaic, 1977) * ''Krark'' with

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, (Mosaic, 1979) * ''Illusions'' with Winds of Change (EMI, 1979) * ''Everybody's Song but My Own'' with

(Loose Tubes, 1987) * ''Aspects of Paragonne'' with Aspects of Paragonne (MMC, 1987) * ''Feudal Rabbits'' (Ah Um, 1991) * ''Never at All'' with

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(FMR, 1992) * ''Creative Sound Pictures'' (KPM Music, 1994) * ''Treasure Trove'' with

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(Asc, 1996) * ''Bubbling Under'' with Sonia Slany, Tony Hymas (Village Life, 1998) * ''Birthdays, Birthdays'' (Village Life, 1999) * ''Ordesa'' with John Parricelli, Kenny Wheeler (Symbol, 2002) * ''Jigsaw'' (Basho, 2004) * ''Catch Me'' with Neon Quartet (Edition, 2010) * ''Star Dust'' with Nikki Iles (Jellymould, 2015) * ''Double Exposure'' with John Taylor (InVersion 2016)

As sideman

With

* ''Seven Steps to Evans'' (MPS, 1980) * ''Celebration'' (JMS, 1985) * ''A Tribute to Bill Evans'' (VideoArts, 1991) * ''Once Is Never Enough'' (FMR, 1996) * ''November Song'' (JMS, 1999) With

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* ''Legacy'' (Enja, 1995) With

* ''At the Philharmonic Cologne'' (MA Music, 1989) * ''Meets the Khan Family'' (MA Music, 1992) * ''20th Anniversary Tour'' (Konnex, 1997) * ''25th Anniversary'' (Konnex, 2002) * ''30th Anniversary Tour 2006'' (Konnex, 2009) * ''35th Anniversary Tour 2011'' (Konnex, 2011) With James Last * ''Hansimania'' (Polydor, 1981) * ''Plus'' (Polydor, 1986) * ''Berlin Concert'' (Polydor, 1987) With Michael Gibbs * ''Tanglewood 63'' (Deram, 1971) * ''Just Ahead'' (Polydor, 1972) * ''Directs the Only Chrome-Waterfall Orchestra'' (Bronze, 1975) With

* ''Insight'' (KPM Music, 1986) * ''Flying Fortress'' (Nato, 1988) * ''Oyate'' (Nato, 1990) With Kenny Wheeler * ''

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'' (Soul Note, 1988) * '' Music for Large and Small Ensembles'' (ECM, 1990) * ''Kayak'' (Ah Um, 1992) * '' Dream Sequence'' (Psi, 2003) * ''Dream Sequence'' (Psi, 2003) * ''The Long Waiting'' (CAM Jazz, 2012) * ''Six for Six'' (CAM Jazz, 2013) * ''

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'' (ECM, 2015) With others *

Neil Ardley Neil Richard Ardley (26 May 1937 – 23 February 2004) was a prominent English jazz pianist and composer, who also made his name as the author of more than 100 popular books on science and technology, and on music. Early years Neil Ardley ...

, ''Kaleidoscope of Rainbows'' (Gull, 1976) * Neil Ardley, ''Mike Taylor Remembered'' (Trunk, 2007) *

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, ''As Above So Below'' (Provocateur, 2003) * Alan Barnes, ''The Sherlock Holmes Suite'' (Rough Trade, 2003) *

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, ''Dear Catastrophe Waitress'' (Rough Trade, 2003) * Belle and Sebastian, ''I'm a Cuckoo'' (Rough Trade, 2004) * John Cervantes, ''Live at The Forge'' (Emmanuel Records, 2010) - featured guest soloist *

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, ''Way Ahead of the Game/Lyrics of Johnny Mercer'' (Black Box 2003) * Matt Bianco, ''Matt Bianco'' (WEA, 1986) * Matt Bianco, ''Samba in Your Casa'' (EastWest, 1991) * Chris Botti, ''When I Fall in Love'' (Columbia, 2004) * Gavin Bryars, ''After the Requiem'' (ECM, 1991) *

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, ''Cerrone IV'' (Malligator, 1978) * Cerrone, ''Love Ritual: Glamorous Lounge Selection'' (Malligator, 2008) *

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, ''Karen Cheryl'' (Ibach, 1978) *

, Stan Sulzmann, Tony Hymas, ''For All the Saints'' (Village Life, 1997) *

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, ''Nice to Be Around'' (United Artists, 1977) * Graham Collier, ''

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'' (Fontana, 1969) *

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, ''Ostinato'' (Island, 1998) *

Jacqui Dankworth Jacqueline Caryl Dankworth (born 5 February 1963) is a British jazz singer. She is the daughter of jazz singer Cleo Laine and musician John Dankworth. Career Dankworth was born in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. She attended St. Chri ...

, ''First Cry'' *

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, ''Full Circle'' (Philips, 1972) * John Dankworth, ''Lifeline'' (Philips, 1973) *

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, ''Eau De Vie'' (Arabella, 1979) * Delegation, ''Delegation'' (Ariola, 1981) *

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, ''Time Out'' (GBW, 2003) * Gil Evans, ''The British Orchestra'' (Mole Jazz, 1983) * Georgie Fame, ''Seventh Son'' (CBS, 1969) *

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, ''Smoovin'' (Vertigo, 1976) *

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, ''Southern Reunion'' (In-Akustik, 1991) *

Stan Getz Stanley Getz (February 2, 1927 – June 6, 1991) was an American jazz saxophonist. Playing primarily the tenor saxophone, Getz was known as "The Sound" because of his warm, lyrical tone, with his prime influence being the wispy, mellow timbre of ...

& Francy Boland/Kenny Clarke, ''

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'' (Verve, 1998) * God Help the Girl, ''God Help the Girl'' (Matador, 2009) * Gordon Giltrap, ''Perilous Journey'' (Electric Record Co., 1977) * Christopher Gunning, ''Agatha Christie's Poirot'' (Virgin, 1992) * Christopher Gunning, ''Wild Africa'' (BBC, 2001) * Engelbert Humperdinck, ''A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening'' (High Grade, 1987) *

, ''Veils'' (Symbol, 2003) *

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, ''Slave to the Rhythm'' (Island, 1985) * Grace Jones, ''Private Life'' (Island, 1998) *

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, '' At This Moment'' (Jive 1989) * Grace Kennedy, ''Desire'' (DJM, 1979) * Tony Kinsey, ''Jazz Scenes'' (Chappell 1993) * Volker Kriegel, ''Lift!'' (MPS, 1973) *

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, ''Classic Rock The Living Years'' (CBS, 1989) *

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, ''Live'' (Atlantic, 1978) *

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, ''Give My Regards to Broad Street'' (Parlophone 1984) *

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, ''Blue Memphis'' (Warner Bros., 1970) * Mezzoforte, ''Forward Motion'' (BHM, 2004) * Dominic Miller, ''November'' (Q-Rious, 2010) *

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, ''Both Sides Now'' (Reprise, 2000) *

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, ''Avalon Sunset'' (Polydor, 1989) *

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, ''Double'' (AGTO 1977) * Jim Mullen, ''Smokescreen'' (Diving Duck, 2006) * Jimmy Nail, ''Crocodile Shoes II'' (EastWest, 1996) *

, ''National Youth Jazz Orchestra'' (Philips, 1971) * Liam Noble, ''In the Meantime'' (Basho,) *

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, ''Out of the Darkest Night'' (Record Shack, 1985) * John Parricelli, ''Sixties Groove Jazz'' (West One Music 2008) *

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, ''Ph.D.'' (WEA, 1981) *

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, ''Passing Open Windows'' (Sony, 1996) *

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, ''Perception'' (Basho, 2007) * Skank, ''Velocia'' (Sony, 2014) * Spirogyra, ''Bells Boots and Shambles'' (Brain/Metronome 1973) *

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, ''Tales of the Algonquin'' (Deram, 1971) *

, ''Pause and Think Again'' (Turtle, 1971) * John Taylor, ''Piano Expressions'' (KPM Music, 1991) *

, ''Clark After Dark Terry'' (MPS, 1978) *

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, ''Have a Little Faith in Me'' (AVI, 1979) * Evelyn Thomas, ''Standing at the Crossroads'' (Record Shack, 1986) *

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, ''Back to You'' (Trent 1980) *

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, ''10'' (Mercury 1997) *

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, ''Raw But Tender'' (Epic, 1973) *

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, ''Close Enough for Love'' (Atco, 1986) *

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, ''Swing When You're Winning'' (Chrysalis, 2001) * Phil Woods, ''I Remember'' (Gryphon 1979) * Phil Woods, ''Floresta Canto'' (BMG/RCA 2006) * Momoe Yamaguchi, ''Golden Flight'' (CBS/Sony, 1977)

References

Other sources

*Mark Gilbert, "Stan Sulzmann". '' Grove Jazz'' online. * {{DEFAULTSORT:Sulzmann, Stan 1948 births Living people English jazz saxophonists British male saxophonists Musicians from London Alumni of the Royal Academy of Music 21st-century saxophonists 21st-century British male musicians British male jazz musicians Kenny Clarke/Francy Boland Big Band members European Jazz Ensemble members FMR Records artists Basho Records artists