Cecil McBee
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Bassists · b. 1935

Cecil McBee

American bassist

Born
19 May 1935
Tulsa
Country
United States
Record labels
Enja Records, Strata-East Records
Discography
5 albums

Biography

Cecil McBee is a jazz musician who plays double bass, bass instrument and acoustic bass guitar. Cecil McBee was born on 19 May 1935 in Tulsa. The music is usually filed under jazz and avant-garde music. Record labels: Enja Records and Strata-East Records. The discography here lists 5 albums, from “Mutima” (1974) to “Unspoken” (1997). Honours include Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album (1988) and Grammy Awards.

Cecil McBee (born May 19, 1935) is an American jazz bassist. He has recorded as a leader only a handful of times since the 1970s, but has contributed as a sideman to a number of classic jazz albums.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Mutima 1974
Alternate Spaces 1979
Music From the Source 1979 · Live
Flying Out 1982
Unspoken 1997

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Cecil McBee play?

Cecil McBee is known for playing double bass, bass instrument and acoustic bass guitar.

When and where was Cecil McBee born?

Cecil McBee was born 19 May 1935 in Tulsa.

What are Cecil McBee's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Mutima (1974), Alternate Spaces (1979), Music From the Source (1979), Flying Out (1982) and Unspoken (1997).

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