Sonny Fortune

Cornelius "Sonny" Fortune (May 19, 1939 – October 25, 2018) was an American jazz saxophonist and multi‑woodwind player, active from the 1960s through 2018, known for work in post‑bop and fusion.

Played with Miles Davis (including on the live albums Agharta and Pangaea) and with Mongo Santamaria; recorded the album Awakening; primarily known as an alto and soprano saxophonist (also flute and other woodwinds).

A deeply nostalgic, positive review of Sonny Fortune's Awakening that situates the album within 1970s jazz, fusion and post‑bop. The reviewer emphasizes Fortune's powerful saxophone voice and links to contemporaries like Coltrane and Miles Davis. The piece encourages rediscovery of Fortune's solo work alongside his better-known collaborations.

For:Fans of 1970s jazz, post-bop and fusion; listeners of Miles Davis-era ensembles; saxophone aficionados