Al Gay

Albert Gay (born Albert Goldstein; 25 February 1928 – 12 October 2013) was a British jazz tenor saxophonist.

Biography After having played with the Jive Bombers, and would return several times to Randall's future line-ups. In the early 1960s, he was with Bob Wallis' Storyville Jazzmen before going on to join Alex Welsh.

In 1978, he played with the World's Greatest Jazz Band. As well as leading his own line-ups, Gay has also played in bands led by Digby Fairweather, Laurie Chescoe and Ron Russell, as well as with the Pizza Express All Stars.

Personal life and death Gay lived in Bedfordshire until his death in 2013; an obituary appeared in Jazz Journal's March 2014 edition.

Discography As sideman 1967: Hear Me Talkin''' – Ruby Braff 1967: A Portrait of Henry "Red" Allen – Henry "Red" Allen/The Alex Welsh Band 1978: 100 Years of American Dixieland Jazz – Johnny Mince (Flutegrove) 1994: After Awhile'' – Dick Sudhalter