Tubby Hayes

Tubby Hayes
Tubby Hayes c. 1959
Background information
Birth nameEdward Brian Hayes
Born(1935-01-30)30 January 1935
St Pancras, London, England
Died8 June 1973(1973-06-08) (aged 38)
Hammersmith, London, England
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Saxophones, flute, vibraphone
Years active1951–1973
Formerly ofRonnie Scott, The Jazz Couriers

Edward Brian "Tubby" Hayes (30 January 1935 – 8 June 1973) was a British jazz multi-instrumentalist, best known for his virtuosic musicianship on tenor saxophone and for performing in jazz groups with fellow sax player Ronnie Scott and trumpeter Jimmy Deuchar. He is widely considered to be one of the finest jazz saxophonists to have emerged from Britain.

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