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Saxophonists · 1927–2018

Big Jay McNeely

American rhythm and blues saxophonist (1927–2018)

Born
29 April 1927
Los Angeles
Died
16 September 2018
Moreno Valley
Country
United States
Active
1940–2018
Record labels
Aladdin Records, Imperial, Vee-Jay Records, Cleopatra Records, RPM Records
Discography
6 albums

Biography

Big Jay McNeely was a jazz musician who played saxophone and tenor saxophone. Big Jay McNeely was born on 29 April 1927 in Los Angeles and died on 16 September 2018 in Moreno Valley. The music is usually filed under rhythm and blues. Record labels: Aladdin Records, Imperial, Vee-Jay Records and Cleopatra Records. The discography here lists 6 albums, from “Just for Me” (1988) to “I’m Still Here – Big Jay Sings the Blues” (2018).

Cecil James "Big Jay" McNeely (April 29, 1927 – September 16, 2018) was an American R&B saxophonist.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Just for Me 1988
Blow The Wall Down! 1991
Blues At Daybreak 1992
Live at Birdland 1992
Life Story 2012
I’m Still Here – Big Jay Sings the Blues 2018

Historic 78 rpm records

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Big Jay McNeely play?

Big Jay McNeely is known for playing saxophone and tenor saxophone.

When and where was Big Jay McNeely born?

Big Jay McNeely was born 29 April 1927 in Los Angeles.

What are Big Jay McNeely's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Just for Me (1988), Blow The Wall Down! (1991), Blues At Daybreak (1992), Live at Birdland (1992) and Life Story (2012).

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