James "Big Jay" McNeely (April 29, 1927 – September 16, 2018) was an American R&B saxophonist. Inspired by Illinois Jacquet and Lester Young, McNeely teamed... 14 KB (1,255 words) - 16:40, 29 April 2024 |
Something on Your Mind" in 1957 by Big Jay McNeely. The song credits Cecil James McNeely as its writer, Big Jay McNeely's birth name. The song has been recorded... 3 KB (313 words) - 13:56, 23 September 2023 |
McNeely is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Ammon McNeely (born 1970), American rock climber Big Jay McNeely (1927–2018), American... 972 bytes (157 words) - 05:38, 23 May 2021 |
Jim Randolph teamed up with Hancock for this event. Lionel Hampton, Big Jay McNeely, Dinah Washington, Betty Carter, Billy Eckstine, Jimmy Witherspoon... 5 KB (695 words) - 06:28, 20 January 2024 |
Laurie Julia Lee Joe Liggins Jimmy Liggins Little Willie Littlefield Big Jay McNeely Jay McShann Amos Milburn Lucky Millinder Roy Milton Ella Mae Morse Elmore... 2 KB (144 words) - 04:22, 4 February 2024 |
Brown, Amos Milburn, and Joe Liggins, as well as sax soloists Jack McVea, Big Jay McNeely, and Bull Moose Jackson. Hits included singles such as Jordan's... 10 KB (1,067 words) - 22:27, 10 January 2024 |
nominated for a Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album), Arthur Adams, Big Jay McNeely, Popa Chubby, Eric Gales, Leo Welch and others. Cleopatra remains a... 24 KB (2,883 words) - 15:48, 26 December 2023 |
 | Martin Janis Martin Johnny Mathis Jimmy McCracklin Skeets McDonald Big Jay McNeely Clyde McPhatter Max Merritt Big Maceo Merriweather Amos Milburn Chuck... 12 KB (1,163 words) - 15:30, 2 February 2024 |
 | Carter, Buddy Collette, Dexter Gordon, Lionel Hampton, Hampton Hawes, Big Jay McNeely, Johnny Otis, Shifty Henry, Charlie Parker (briefly), Gerald Wilson... 19 KB (2,285 words) - 11:00, 13 March 2024 |
the age of five. On July 10, 1949, Belvin did the opening act with Big Jay McNeely and Lionel Hampton at the 5th Cavalcade of Jazz that was produced by... 13 KB (1,362 words) - 05:20, 15 April 2024 |