MARCH 13, 8 P.M. BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER STAN GETZ

From: The Boston Globe | Date: March 10, 1988 | Copyright information

THE PERFORMERS One of the lyrically romantic tenor saxophonists in jazz, Stan Getz started on bass and then bassoon in New York City. In 1942, when he was 15, Getz quit school to join Dick Rodgers' orchestra; his age was discovered by the authorities and he was ordered to return home. He stayed home until he was 16 when he finally broke away for good, picking up a job playing tenor with Jack Teagarden's band. At 17 was working with the Stan Kenton orchestra.

He later had brie...

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