Lin Halliday

Lin Halliday
Born: Jan 1, 1936 in De Queen, AR
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Died: Jan 25, 2000 in Chicago, IL
Styles: Hard Bop
Biography: It was fitting that Lin Halliday's first record as a leader was called Delayed Exposure, for the talented tenor was already 55. Raised in Little Rock, AR, Halliday has been a professional since graduating high school. He spent time in Los Angeles, playing at sessions under the guidance of altoist Joe ...Read full biography
East of the Sun
Released: 1991
Label: Delmark Records
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On his second album, muscular tenor saxman Lin Halliday continues to excel by sticking with what he does best: unapologetic hard bop greatly influenced by Sonny Rollins' recordings of the late '50s. The ...Read full review
Delayed Exposure
Released: 1991
Label: Delmark
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Lin Halliday's first album was titled Delayed Exposure because the big-toned tenor saxophonist was 55 before given a chance to record as a leader. This fine release showed listeners outside of Chicago ...Read full review
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