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Also known as James Lyons

American jazz saxophonist (1931-1986)

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  • The Mirth of a Nation
  • Lyrics by Jimmy Lyons

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1931-12-01
Active to
1986-05-19
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Jimmy Lyons (December 1, 1931 - May 19, 1986) was an alto saxophone player best known for his long tenure in the Cecil Taylor Unit, where he began playing in 1961 and continued for the remaider of his career. Lyons work independent of Taylor, documented in a recently released 5 cd box set, is underrecognized. Through the 70s and 80s he maintained his own band, playing loft and club gigs in New York City. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Jimmy+Lyons">Read more on Last.fm</a>

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date of birth
1933-02-01
date of death
1986-05-19
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