James Clay
James Clay – born September 8, 1935 in Dallas, Texas – was a jazz musician that
specialized in the tenor saxophone and flute. He learned to play alto saxophone
while in school, moving on to play with local bands at the age of 17. In 1955,
at the age of 20, he moved to California and became part of the thriving jazz
scene. After taking part in jam sessions, he recorded 1956’s Tenorman with the
Lawrence Marable Quartet featuring Sonny Clark. Soon, he began performing or
recording with other musicians including Red Mitchell, Ornette Coleman, Don
Cherry, and Billy Higgins. He returne...
