Big Jay McNeely Silver Top Federal FEP-301 45RPM 7" Extended Play VG+
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Cecil James McNeely (born April 29, 1927, Watts, Los Angeles, California),[1] known as Big Jay McNeely, is an American rhythm and blues saxophonist.
Inspired by Illinois Jacquet and Lester Young, he teamed with his older brother Robert McNeely, who played baritone saxophone, and made his first recordings with drummer Johnny Otis, who ran the Barrelhouse Club that stood only a few blocks from McNeely's home.[1] Shortly after he performed on Otis's "Barrel House Stomp." Ralph Bass, A&R man for Savoy Records, promptly signed him to a recording contract. Bass's boss, Herman Lubinsky, suggested the stage name Big Jay McNeely because Cecil McNeely did not sound commercial. McNeely's first hit was "The Deacon's Hop," an instrumental which topped the Billboard R&B chart in early 1949.[1] The single was his most successful of his three chart entries. Thanks to his flamboyant playing, called "honking," McNeely remained popular through the 1950s and into the early 1960s, recording for the Exclusive, Aladdin, Imperial, Federal, Vee-Jay, and Swingin' labels.[1] His original tenor sax is enshrined in the Experience Music Project in Seattle, and he was inducted into The Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame.
This 7" 45 RPM extended play record by Big Jay McNeely with heavy cardboard picture cover is almost unheard of in this nice condition. This record deserves the word rare in a world where "rare" is overused. Go ahead, try to find another one like this fine example. The record is a strong VG to VG+ with slight scuffing and wear around the far edges but still glossy and very nice! The record plays very nicely on my Dual 1219 with an Ortofon mono cartridge. The cover is a solid VG+ with no splits, a little wear around the outside edges and on the face but nothing serious, and a gentle curve which makes a great display piece. The silver top labels are clear, clean and vibrant.
Take this opportunity to own this mega rare piece of music history because you will NOT see this one again.
No reserve. No early end. Free domestic shipping. No hassle 14-day any reason returns (so long as the item is in the exact same condition as when shipped to you). This is simple for me; I sell very few and only high quality records and I make sure that the customer is satisfied so that there is never any need to leave negative feedback! I have been an avid record collector for 20 years and, like you, I have been burned on E-Bay by inaccurately described records!
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