Musician Dictionary

Harold McNair

Jamaican musician (1931–1971)

DescriptionJamaican musician (1931–1971)
Source: Wikidata
Born1931-11-05
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceKingston Kingston
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1971-03-07
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathLondon Maida Vale
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaJamaica
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryJM
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipJamaica
Source: Wikidata
Occupationsaxophonist jazz musician
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentssaxophone flute
Source: Wikidata
Genresjazz
Source: Wikidata
Member ofCressida Ginger Baker’s Air Force Harold McNair Quartet John Cameron Quartet Frog (6) The Seven Ages Of Man Vic Lewis And His Orchestra Freddie Munnings & His Silver Slipper Orchestra Ginger Baker's Air Force
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz, Wikidata

Also known as

"Digby" McNair A. McNair Digby McNair H. McNair Harold "Digby" McNair Harold "Little G" McNair Harold (Digby) McNair Harold (Little G) McNair Harold (The Very Debonair) McNair Harold MacNair Harold Mc Nair Harold Mc. Hair Harold Mc. Nair Harold McNair Harold McNair With Ornette Coleman's Sidemen Little G Mc Nair McNair Mcnair The Harold McNair Quartet

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Identifiers

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