George Kelly (July 31, 1915 – May 24, 1998) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and arranger born in Miami, Florida.[1] Panama Francis was a sideman in Kelly's band in the 1930s; Kelly played in Francis's Savoy Sultans band in the 1970s, and had played in Al Cooper's band of the same name in the 1940s.[2] Additionally, Kelly led his own bands and worked with other jazz artists such as Tiny Grimes, Rex Stewart and Cozy Cole.[2]
George Kelly | |
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 Kelly in 1977 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | July 31, 1915 Miami, Florida, US |
| Died | May 24, 1998 (aged 82) |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, arranger |
| Instrument(s) | Tenor saxophone |
| Labels | Dharma |
"Kelly had a strong tenor tone that looked back towards the swing era while he was clearly aware of later developments."[2]
Discography edit
As leader/co-leader edit
- Stealing Apples (Dharma)
- Slide Kelly Slide/In the Mood (1976, Jazz Session)[1]
- George Kelly in Cimiez (1979, Black & Blue)[1]
- Fine and Dandy (1982, Barron)[1]
- Cotton Club (1983)[1]
- George Kelly Plays Don Redman (1984, Stash)[1]
- Groove Move (1994, Jazzpoint)[1]
As sideman edit
With Rex Stewart
- Rendezvous with Rex (Felsted, 1958)[1]
References edit
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