Gender: Male
Stanley William Turrentine was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and record producer. He began his career playing R&B for Earl Bostic and later soul jazz recording for the Blue Note label from 1960, touching on jazz fusion during a stint on CTI in the 1970s. He was described by critic Steve Huey as "renowned for his distinctively thick, rippling tone [and] earthy grounding in the blues." In the 1960s Turrentine was married to organist Shirley Scott, with whom he frequently recorded, and he was the younger brother of trumpeter Tommy Turrentine, with whom he also recorded.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 12, 2024
On the name Stanley Turrentine, Stanley means Lives by the Stony Meadow, Rocky Meadow, Rocky Meadow or from the Stony Field.
The name Stanley Turrentine is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Stanley is commonly found in Nigeria, United States of America, South Africa, and 89 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Stanley is recorded 32,836 times globally, ranking it as the 2,016th most common name worldwide.
Stanley is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 8,045 occurrences, making it the 139th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Stanley is found among 1 in every 144 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #139 | 1 : 144 |
| United States of America | #839 | 1 : 313 |
| South Africa | #389 | 1 : 475 |
| Malaysia | #583 | 1 : 873 |
| Hong Kong | #189 | 1 : 193 |
| United Kingdom | #947 | 1 : 421 |
| Singapore | #351 | 1 : 515 |
| Netherlands | #1,000 | 1 : 480 |
| Canada | #786 | 1 : 512 |
| France | #2,433 | 1 : 1,955 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Stanley from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Stanley William Turrentine was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and record producer. He began his career playing R&B for Earl Bostic and later soul jazz recording for the Blue Note label from 1960, touching on jazz fusion during a stint on CTI in the 1970s. He was described by critic Steve Huey as "renowned for his distinctively thick, rippling tone [and] earthy grounding in the blues." In the 1960s Turrentine was married to organist Shirley Scott, with whom he frequently recorded, and he was the younger brother of trumpeter Tommy Turrentine, with whom he also recorded.
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