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Big Jay McNeely (Saxophonist) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Cecil James McNeely, better known as Big Jay McNeely, was an American rhythm and blues saxophonist.
Birth nameCecil James McNeely
Also known asKing of the Honkers
BornApril 29, 1927, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedSeptember 16, 2018, Moreno Valley, California, U.S.
GenresJump blues, West Coast blues, jazz blues, rhythm and blues
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsTenor saxophone
Years activeLate 1940s–2018
LabelsCleopatra Blues, a division of Cleopatra Records Swingin' Records

About Big Jay McNeely

Saxophonist Big Jay McNeely was born in California, United States on April 29, 1927. He dies at the age of 91, on September 16, 2018.

R&B Hall of Famer whose wild stage antics coined the term"honking". He's appeared multiple times at the International Boogie Woogie Festival.

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Big Jay McNeely before becoming famous

Big Jay McNeely was born in the Zodiac sign Taurus (The Bull), and 1927 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Rabbit (兔).

His earliest recordings were made in collaboration with his brother, percussionist Blues Singer Johnny Otis.

Achievement of Big Jay McNeely

He left the music profession in 1971 to work as a postman.

Big Jay McNeely's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

His older brother, Robert, was a baritone saxophonist.

Big Jay McNeely Collabed with

He and saxophonist Saxophonist Dave Koz are both from California.

Big Jay McNeely Income & Net worth

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