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Cecil Payne

Born: Dec 14, 1922 in Brooklyn, NY

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Died: Nov 27, 2007 in Stratford, NJ

Genre: Jazz

Styles: Bop, Hard Bop

Biography: Acclaimed by peers and critics among the finest baritone saxophonists of the bebop era, Cecil Payne remains best remembered for his three-year stint with Dizzy Gillespie's seminal postwar big band. Born in Brooklyn, NY, on December 14, 1922, Payne began playing saxophone at age 13, gravitating to the ...Read full biography

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Bird Gets the Worm

Released: 1976

Label: Muse

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As pictured on the cover of this LP, Cecil Payne's baritone looks gigantic, and he picture matches the veteran bebopper's tone. For this Charlie Parker tribute, Payne (who also plays a bit of flute) performs ...Read full review

Brooklyn Brothers

Released: 1973

Label: Xanadu

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A nice session with fellow reed player Cecil Payne. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide ...Read full review

More Cecil Payne albums: Main Albums (21), Compilations (1)

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