Cecil Payne

Cecil Payne (December 14, 1922 – November 27, 2007) was an American jazz baritone saxophonist born in Brooklyn, New York. Payne also played the alto saxophone and flute. He played with other prominent jazz musicians, in particular Dizzy Gillespie and Randy Weston, in addition to his solo work as bandleader.

For the English cricketer, see Cecil Payne (cricketer).
Cecil Payne
Payne at the Kitano Hotel Jazz Club, NYC on June 11, 2005
Background information
Birth nameCecil Payne
Born(1922-12-14)December 14, 1922
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 27, 2007(2007-11-27) (aged 84)
Stratford, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)
  • Baritone saxophone
  • alto saxophone
  • flute
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