Stan Getz a donation from the Herb Alpert Foundation. Stan Getz Stan Getz (born Stanley Gayetski; February 2, 1927 – June 6, 1991) was an American jazz saxophonist. Playing primarily the tenor saxophone, Getz was known as "The Sound" because of his warm, lyrical tone, his prime influence being the wispy, mellow timbre of his idol, Lester Young. Coming to prominence in the late 1940s with Woody Herman's big band, Getz is described by critic Scott Yanow as "one of the all-time great tenor saxophonists". Getz performed in bebop and cool jazz groups. Influenced by João Gilberto and Antônio Carlos Jobim, he
Chris Getz 2013 was for $1.05 million, with additional performance bonuses totalling $150,000. Getz was optioned to the Omaha Storm Chasers - The Royals AAA farm club in 2013. Johnny Giavotella was called up to replace him. After 14 games, Giavotella was sent back to Omaha and Getz was recalled on July 19. The Royals did not tender him a contract for 2014 and he became a free agent on December 2, 2013. On January 16, 2014, Getz signed a minor-league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. He was sent to minor league camp on March 24, 2014. Getz started the 2014