Guitarists · 1937–2009

Jeff Clyne

British bassist (1937–2009)

Born
29 January 1937
London
Died
16 November 2009
London
Country
United Kingdom

Biography

Jeff Clyne was a jazz musician who played guitar, double bass and bass instrument. Jeff Clyne was born on 29 January 1937 in London and died on 16 November 2009 in London. The music is usually filed under jazz.

Jeffrey Ovid Clyne (29 January 1937 – 16 November 2009) was a British jazz bassist (playing both bass guitar and double bass). Clyne worked with Tubby Hayes and Ronnie Scott in their group the Jazz Couriers for a year from 1958, and was part of the group of musicians who opened Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in November 1959. He was a regular member of Hayes' groups from 1961. Clyne accompanied Blossom Dearie, Stan Tracey (on his Jazz Suite Inspired by Dylan Thomas's "Under Milk Wood" album), Ian Carr, Gordon Beck (on Experiments With Pops, with John McLaughlin), Dudley Moore, Zoot Sims, Norma Winstone, John Burch and Marion Montgomery. He was a member of Nucleus, Isotope, Gilgamesh, Giles Farnaby's Dream Band and Turning Point in the 1970s. He often worked with drummer Trevor Tomkins. Jeff Clyne died from a heart attack on 16 November 2009, at the age of 72.

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Jeff Clyne play?

Jeff Clyne is known for playing guitar, double bass and bass instrument.

When and where was Jeff Clyne born?

Jeff Clyne was born 29 January 1937 in London.

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