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Gay McIntyre

Gay McIntyre

Irish jazz musician (1933-2021)

George Albert "Gay" McIntyre (28 April 1933 – 27 October 2021) was an Irish jazz musician, based in Derry.[1][2]

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Early life

McIntyre was born on 28 April 1933 in Ballybofey, Donegal, and as a teenager began performing with jazz bands in Donegal and Derry.[3] His father, Willie, and his mother encouraged his interest in music and his father bought him a clarinet.

References

  1. [1]
    "'Virtuoso' jazz musician Gay McIntyre dies aged 88". Irish Times. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  2. [2]
    "Londonderry jazz musician Gay McIntyre has died aged 88". BBC. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  3. [3]
    "Sadness at passing of Donegal musical legend GAY MCINTYRE". Donegal Daily. 27 October 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.


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