George Kelly
American jazz saxophonist, vocalist and arranger
About George Kelly
Lived 1915 – 1998 (aged 82). George Kelly was an American jazz musician, singer and saxophonist.
George Kelly (July 31, 1915 – May 24, 1998) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and arranger born in Miami, Florida. 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.
Discography As leader/co-leader Stealing Apples (Dharma) Slide Kelly Slide/In the Mood (1976, Jazz Session) George Kelly in Cimiez (1979, Black & Blue) Fine and Dandy (1982, Barron) Cotton Club (1983) George Kelly Plays Don Redman (1984, Stash) Groove Move (1994, Jazzpoint)
As sideman With Rex Stewart Rendezvous with Rex (Felsted, 1958)
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Who was George Kelly?
American jazz saxophonist, vocalist and arranger (1915–1998)
When was George Kelly born?
George Kelly was born on 31 July 1915 in Miami.
When did George Kelly die?
George Kelly died on 24 May 1998.
What was George Kelly's occupation?
George Kelly was a jazz musician, singer and saxophonist.
What nationality was George Kelly?
George Kelly was American.
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· DBpedia: George Kelly (musician)
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