Gay McIntyre | |
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Born | (1933-04-28)28 April 1933 Ballybofey, County Donegal, Ireland |
Died | 27 October 2021(2021-10-27) (aged 88) Derry, River Foyle, Northern Ireland |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupations | Musician |
Instruments | Saxophone, Clarinet |
George Albert "Gay" McIntyre (28 April 1933 – 27 October 2021) was an Irish jazz musician, based in Derry.
Early life
McIntyre was born on 28 April 1933 in Ballybofey, Donegal, and as a teenager began performing with jazz bands in Donegal and Derry. His father, Willie, and his mother encouraged his interest in music and his father bought him a clarinet.
References
- "'Virtuoso' jazz musician Gay McIntyre dies aged 88". Irish Times. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- "Londonderry jazz musician Gay McIntyre has died aged 88". BBC. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- "Sadness at passing of Donegal musical legend GAY MCINTYRE". Donegal Daily. 27 October 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
External links
- Gay McIntyre discography at Discogs
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