Cecil Payne
- Type: Musician
- Country: United States
- Born: 14 December 1922 in Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Died: 27 November 2007 in Camden, New Jersey, United States
- Active: 1946 - 2007
Biography
Cecil Payne was a Brooklyn-born baritone saxophonist (1922–2007), a bebop pioneer on the instrument who came up in *Dizzy Gillespie*'s big band and worked with *Illinois Jacquet* and *Randy Weston*. His leader albums for #Savoy#, #Delmark# and #Muse#, from 'Patterns of Jazz' to 'Zodiac', showcase a warm, melodic approach that influenced generations of baritone players. His late-career resurgence introduced his playing to a new generation of listeners.
Genres
Cecil Payne Discography
- The Connection (1962) - Album - rated 3.89/5
- Zodiac (1973) - Album - rated 3.75/5