Cecil Payne

Quick Facts

Full Name	Cecil Payne
Occupation	Saxophonist
Date Of Birth	Dec 14, 1922(1922-12-14)
Age	102
Date Of Death	November 27, 2007, Stratford, NJ
Birthplace	New York
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Cecil Payne Biography

Cecil Payne is one of the most popular and richest Saxophonist who was born on December 14, 1922 in New York, New York, United States. Multi- instrumentalist known for his work as a soloist, as well as a bandleader. He worked with Randy Weston in the 1950s, also known for his freelancing work.

Payne was inspired to start playing saxophone after hearing Lester Young‘s performance of “Honeysuckle Rose.”

His father owned a real estate company and his cousin Marcus Belgrave was a famous trumpeter.

Cecil Payne Net Worth

Cecil Payne is one of the richest Saxophonist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Cecil Payne 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started playing saxophone at the age of thirteen and started recording with J. J. Johnson on Savoy in 1946.

He released thirty-five albums as leader and sideman.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Facts & Trivia

Cecil Ranked on the list of most popular Saxophonist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Cecil Payne celebrates birthday on December 14 of every year.

Top Facts about Cecil Payne

1. Cecil Payne was an American jazz baritone saxophonist (1922-2007).
2. He played with Dizzy Gillespie, Randy Weston, and others.
3. Payne recorded as a leader for Savoy Records in 1956.
4. He also worked as a sideman on many recordings.
5. Payne was known for his soulful and bluesy playing style.
6. He was a member of the Illinois Jacquet Big Band.
7. Payne performed at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1959.
8. He toured Europe with Randy Weston’s band in the 1960s.
9. Payne taught at several universities later in life.
10. His legacy continues to influence modern jazz musicians today.