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17. Sept. 2018 · News. Big Jay McNeely brought the tenor sax to prominence in the golden age of R&B, known as the “King of the Honkers,” for his wild style and outrageous showmanship.. Tenor saxophonist Cecil "Big Jay" McNeely was born in Watts, California, on April 29, 1927, he formed his own band with jazz legends Sonny Criss (alto sax) and Hampton Hawes ...
17. Sept. 2018 · Cecil “Big Jay” McNeely, whose honking tenor saxophone helped define Los Angeles rhythm and blues and set the stage for the rock ’n’ roll explosion of the 1950s, has died.
Big Jay McNeely. Cecil James McNeely (April 29, 1927 – September 16, 2018), better known as Big Jay McNeely, was an American rhythm and blues saxophonist. [2] He was born in Los Angeles, California. McNeely's first hit was "The Deacon's Hop," [3] an instrumental which was at the top of the Billboard R&B chart in early 1949. [2]
Explore Big Jay McNeely's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Big Jay McNeely on AllMusic.
16. Jan. 2013 · JazzWax tracks: You'll find Big Jay McNeely's Life Story (Brisk) here, here or at iTunes. And while you're at it, sample The Best of Big Jay McNeely (1948-55) here. That's right—he's not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. JazzWax note: You can read my interviews with Big Jay McNeely here and Bob Willoughby here. JazzWax clips: Here's Big Jay ...
24. Okt. 2006 · Big Jay blowing his 1949 hit "Deacon's Hop". A classic performance!!
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17. Sept. 2018 · Big Jay McNeely, a rhythm-and-blues legend known as “King of the Honkin’ Sax,” died on Sunday, according to multiple sources. He was 91. Bob Porter, the author of He was 91. Bob Porter, the author of Soul Jazz , remembers him here.
