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Getz

American  
[gets] / gɛts /

noun

  1. Stan(ley), 1927–91, U.S. jazz saxophonist.


Getz British  
/ ɡɛts /

noun

  1. Stanley, known as Stan. 1927–91, US jazz saxophonist: leader of his own group from 1949

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Singers from Sarah Vaughan to Mahalia Jackson and Peggy Lee have drawn out its cradle-song calm, while such jazz instrumentalists as Stan Getz and John Coltrane have often quickened its pulse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Mr Getz said: "We still have hope. But every day is crucial, every day is critical."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2024

He always seemed to get right into “the zone,” and he generates so much power during his three-chorus solo that one almost marvels that the unflappable Stan Getz follows him at all.

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2024

“We got some early spring training looks on him this year, and we liked what we saw,” Getz said.

From Washington Times • Dec. 6, 2023

“Well, that's all very interesting,” Esther's shrill voice replied, “but I would really rather receive that information from Mr. Getz himself. Please put me through.”

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke