Jimmy Lyons, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jimmy Lyons

American musician

Date of Birth: 01-Feb-1933

Place of Birth: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Date of Death: 19-May-1986

Profession: saxophonist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Jimmy Lyons (December 1, 1931 – May 19, 1986) was an alto saxophone player.
He is best known for his long tenure in the Cecil Taylor Unit.
Lyons was the only constant member of the band from the mid-1960s until his death in 1986.
Taylor never worked with another musician as frequently as he did with Lyons.
Lyons' playing, influenced by Charlie Parker, kept Taylor's avant-garde music tethered to the jazz tradition.