Tubby Hayes

For other people named Edward Hayes, see Edward Hayes (disambiguation).

Tubby Hayes
Tubby Hayes c. 1959
Background information
Born
Edward Brian Hayes

(1935-01-30)30 January 1935
St Pancras, London, England
Died8 June 1973(1973-06-08) (aged 38)
Hammersmith, London, England
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsSaxophones, 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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