Jay Migliori

Jay Migliori (November 14, 1930 – September 2, 2001) was an American saxophonist, best known as a founding member of Supersax, a tribute band to Charlie Parker.

Jay Migliori
Born(1930-11-14)November 14, 1930
Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedSeptember 2, 2001(2001-09-02) (aged 70)
Mission Viejo, California, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Saxophone

Biography

Migliori started playing the saxophone after he received one as a birthday present at the age of twelve. He attended a music school in St. Louis, and after serving in the Air Force, went to the Berklee College of Music.

He made his first recording in 1955, and soon joined up with Woody Herman's band. After leaving the band, he would then move to Los Angeles, where he became a session musician playing on an estimated 4,000 commercial recordings. Some artists he recorded with include the Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, Frank Zappa, Onzy Matthews, Maynard Ferguson, and many more. He also played live with thousands of musicians including Charlie Parker and Miles Davis.[1]

In 1972, he would become a member of Supersax, a nine-piece band (featuring five saxophones) that was started by saxophonist Med Flory and bassist Buddy Clark. He, along with Warne Marsh, played tenor sax in the band and Carl Fontana, Frank Rosolino (trombone). The group won a Grammy in 1974.[2][3]

In 2001, he died of colon cancer.[4]

Discography

As leader
  • Count the Nights and Times (PBR, 1975)
  • The Courage (Discovery, 1982)
  • Smile (Cexton, 1996)

With Supersax

  • Supersax Plays Bird (Capitol, 1973)
  • Salt Peanuts (Capitol, 1974)
  • Supersax Plays Bird with Strings (Capitol, 1975)
  • Chasin' the Bird (MPS, 1977)
  • Dynamite !! (MPS, 1979)
  • L.A. (Columbia, 1983)
  • Supersax & L.A. Voices Volume 2 (CBS, 1984)
  • Straighten Up and Fly Right Volume 3 (Columbia, 1986)
  • Stone Bird (Columbia, 1988)
  • Live in '75 The Japanese Tour (Hindsight, 1998)
  • Live in '75 The Japanese Tour Vol. 2 (Hindsight, 1999)

As sideman

With The Beach Boys

With others

References
  1. Yanow, Scott. "Jay Migliori Biography". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
  2. "Jay Migliori Albums". Blue Sounds. Retrieved 2020-03-30.
  3. "Jay Migliori". Discogs. Retrieved 2020-03-30.
  4. McLellan, Dennis (7 September 2001). "Jay Migliori, 70; Key Member of Supersax". Los Angeles Times.
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