Cecil Payne
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Saxophonists · 1922–2007

Cecil Payne

American jazz saxophonist (1922–2007)

Born
14 December 1922
New York City
Died
27 November 2007
New Jersey
Country
United States
Record labels
Delmark Records
Discography
2 albums

Biography

Cecil Payne was a jazz musician who played saxophone and flute. Cecil Payne was born on 14 December 1922 in New York City and died on 27 November 2007 in New Jersey. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Delmark Records. The discography here lists 2 albums, from “A Night at the Five Spot” (1957) to “Brooklyn Brothers” (1973).

Cecil Payne (December 14, 1922 – November 27, 2007) was an American jazz baritone saxophonist born in Brooklyn, New York. Payne also played the alto saxophone and flute. He played with other prominent jazz musicians, in particular Dizzy Gillespie and Randy Weston, in addition to his solo work as bandleader.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

A Night at the Five Spot 1957 · Live
Brooklyn Brothers 1973

Also plays on

Albums where Cecil Payne is credited as a sideman

1958 Yes Indeed! — Ray Charles baritone saxophone
1963 Dakar — John Coltrane baritone saxophone
2008 Saga All Stars: Hallelujah I Love Her So / Selected Singles 1955-1957 — Ray Charles baritone saxophone

Historic 78 rpm records

  • Blue Nocturne Illinois Jacquet and His Orchestra · Dick Stabile · Illinois Jacquet… archive.org ↗
  • R. U. One? Illinois Jacquet and His Orchestra · Jacquet · Salim · Illinois… archive.org ↗
  • Little Jeff Illinois Jacquet and His Orchestra · Illinois Jacquet · Russell… · 1954 archive.org ↗
  • Heads Illinois Jacquet and His Orchestra · Illinois Jacquet · Russell… · 1954 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Cecil Payne play?

Cecil Payne is known for playing saxophone and flute.

When and where was Cecil Payne born?

Cecil Payne was born 14 December 1922 in New York City.

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