Clarinetists · 1936–2023
George Cassidy
Northern Irish jazz musician
- clarinet
- tenor saxophone
- hurdy-gurdy
- lap steel guitar
- jazz
- pop music
- blues
- Born
- 7 September 1936
Belfast - Died
- 28 May 2023
Dundonald - Country
- United Kingdom
Biography
George Cassidy was a jazz musician who played clarinet, tenor saxophone, hurdy-gurdy and lap steel guitar. George Cassidy was born on 7 September 1936 in Belfast and died on 28 May 2023 in Dundonald. The music is usually filed under jazz, pop music and blues.
George Cassidy (7 September 1936 – 28 May 2023) was a Northern Irish jazz musician and music teacher from Bloomfield, Belfast, Northern Ireland, specializing in the tenor saxophone. He was also noted for teaching fellow Belfast musician Van Morrison music reading and notation and giving him saxophone lessons. Cassidy also played the clarinet, hurdy-gurdy and Hawaiian Guitar. Following a stint with The Skyliners, a local show band, Cassidy toured in Ireland playing saxophone behind Dusty Springfield with The Springfields. Cassidy was lead saxophonist with the Regal Accordion & Saxophone Band.
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did George Cassidy play?
George Cassidy is known for playing clarinet, tenor saxophone, hurdy-gurdy and lap steel guitar.
When and where was George Cassidy born?
George Cassidy was born 7 September 1936 in Belfast.
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