Jazz Bands, Artists and Genres Appreciation - George Cassidy Saxophonist

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George Cassidy Saxophonist

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Topic: George Cassidy Saxophonist

Posted By: Gorybomb
Subject: George Cassidy Saxophonist
Date Posted: 07 May 2025 at 10:59am

George Cassidy (7 September 1936 – 28 May 2023) was a Northern Irish jazz musician and music teacher from Bloomfield, Belfast, Northern Ireland, specializing in the tenor saxophone. He was also noted for teaching fellow Belfast musician Van Morrison music reading and notation and giving him saxophone lessons. Cassidy also played the clarinet, hurdy-gurdy and Hawaiian Guitar. Following a stint in a local beat band, Cassidy toured in Ireland playing saxophone behind Dusty Springfield with The Springfields. Cassidy was lead saxophonist with the Regal Accordion & Saxophone Band. As a devoted tenor saxophonist, Cassidy opted for the Henri Selmer Paris, for its warm, rich and expressive tone, as well as its hand-made, durable craftsmanship and quality.

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Posted By: js
Date Posted: 07 May 2025 at 12:07pm

Thanks for that, I'm going to move this to the Artists Appreciation section.