Jimmy Lyons

American jazz saxophonist (1931-1986)

Born: 1 February 1933
Jersey City
Died: 19 May 1986
New York City
Country: United States
Record labels: Black Saint, BYG Records
Discography: 2 albums

Biography

Jimmy Lyons was a jazz musician who played alto saxophone. Jimmy Lyons was born on 1 February 1933 in Jersey City and died on 19 May 1986 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Black Saint and BYG Records. The discography here lists 2 albums, from “Something in Return” (1988) to “Burnt Offering” (1991).

Jimmy Lyons (December 1, 1931 – May 19, 1986) was an American alto saxophone player. He is best known for his long tenure in the Cecil Taylor Unit. Lyons was the only constant member of the band from the mid-1960s until his death. Taylor never worked with another musician as frequently as he did with Lyons. Lyons' playing, influenced by Charlie Parker, kept Taylor's avant-garde music tethered to the jazz tradition.

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