John Neely (musician), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American musician
Date of Birth: 29-Jan-1930
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Date of Death: 08-Oct-1994
Profession: saxophonist, jazz musician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About John Neely (musician)
- John Neely (January 29, 1930 in Chicago – October 8, 1994 in Richton Park, Illinois) was a jazz tenor saxophonist and arranger.A member of King Fleming's Quintette (with Russell Williams and Lorez Alexandria) which recorded for the Chicago-based Blue Lake label in early 1954, he had played with Clifford Jordan in 1949.In 1960, Neely recorded with pianist Earl Washington for the Formal label in a band which included Walter Perkins on drums. That same year, Neely went on to join the Lionel Hampton band.
- Down Beat (February 2, 1961) wrote: "John Neely, 30 year old Chicagoan, is being hailed by his fellows as 'one of the baddest acts in the country and the next BIG man on tenor."
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