Jimmy Lyons
Jimmy Lyons (December 1, 1931 – May 19, 1986) was an alto saxophone player. He is best known for his long tenure in the Cecil Taylor Unit. Lyons was the only constant member of the band from the mid-1960s until his death in 1986. Taylor never worked with another musician as frequently as he did with Lyons. Lyons' playing, influenced by Charlie Parker, kept Taylor's avant-garde music tethered to the jazz tradition.
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| Date of birth | 1 December 1931
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| Place of birth | Jersey City, New Jersey
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| Date of death | 19 May 1986
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Jimmy Lyons is known for his role in the film Play Misty for Me (1971) as gratitude is expressed to: for The Monterey Jazz Festival with The Johnny Otis Show and The Cannonball Adderley Quintet.
He is also known for his role in the film White Slaves of Chinatown (1964) as Jimmy.
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