Big Jay McNeely
American R&B saxophonist (1927–2018) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Cecil James "Big Jay" McNeely (April 29, 1927 – September 16, 2018)[2][3] was an American R&B saxophonist.
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Big Jay McNeely | |
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Birth name | Cecil James McNeely |
Also known as | King of the Honkers |
Born | (1927-04-29)April 29, 1927 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Died | September 16, 2018(2018-09-16) (aged 91) Moreno Valley, California, U.S. |
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Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Tenor saxophone |
Years active | Late 1940s–2018 |
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