Stan Getz was a renowned American jazz saxophonist. He was known for his smooth and lyrical style of playing, which earned him the nickname 'The Sound'. Getz was one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century, and his career spanned over five decades. He is best known for his collaborations with Brazilian musicians, such as João Gilberto and Antonio Carlos Jobim, and for his hit single 'The Girl from Ipanema'. Getz won multiple Grammy Awards throughout his career, and was inducted into the Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame in 1985.