William 'Sonny' Criss was an American jazz musician and a prominent alto saxophonist during the bebop era. Born on October 23, 1927, in Memphis, Tennessee, he was influenced by the legendary saxophonist Charlie Parker among many others. Criss's contribution to jazz music was significant, showcasing his exceptional skill and creativity on the alto saxophone. He passed away on November 19, 1977, in Los Angeles, California, leaving behind a legacy in the jazz community.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Sonny
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Sonny Criss belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Memphis
Place of Death: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: ballistic trauma
Educated At: Jefferson High School
Occupation: saxophonist | jazz musician
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Ephemeris for October 23, 1927
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 23, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 23, 2025 |
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| Sun | 29 Libra 20 | 0 Scorpio 35 | 8 Aquarius 36 |
| Moon | 8 Libra 41 | 24 Scorpio 57 | 7 Taurus 52 |
| Mercury | 23 Scorpio 7 | 23 Scorpio 33 | 22 Aquarius 31 |
| Venus | 16 Virgo 41 | 12 Libra 16 | 0 Capricorn 51 |
| Mars | 28 Libra 28 | 21 Scorpio 37 | 7 Capricorn 53 |
| Jupiter | 24 Pisces 46 | 24 Cancer 35 | 1 Aries 11 |
| Saturn | 5 Sagittarius 58 | 26 Pisces 6 | 16 Sagittarius 44 |
| Uranus | 0 Aries 21 | 0 Gemini 35 | 0 Aries 33 |
| Neptune | 28 Leo 45 | 29 Pisces 57 | 28 Leo 20 |
| Pluto | 17 Cancer 9 | 1 Aquarius 23 | 15 Cancer 38 |
| Rahu | 21 Gemini 18 | 15 Pisces 50 | 16 Gemini 7 |
| Ketu | 21 Sagittarius 18 | 15 Virgo 50 | 16 Sagittarius 7 |
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