Harold McNair

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Harold McNair was a jazz saxophonist and flautist of outstanding virtuosity. He came originally from Kingston, Jamaica where he learned music from Victor Tulloch who taught at the Alpha Boys, and played with artists such as Gaynair and the Babba Motta band.

He moved to Europe in the 1950s, and played with musicians including Ronnie Scott, Tubby Hayes, Quincy Jones, Donovan and Ginger Baker. He played on the soundtrack for Ken Loach's film Kes, with music written by John Cameron. He also featured in Donovan's Wear your love like heaven, and in Ginger Baker's Airforce and Do What You Like. He also played on John Martyn's album The Tumbler.

He worked with the group Cressida, and features on their album Asylum.

He also featured in the film All Night Long with Charles Mingus. Harold McNair died in London during the 1970s.

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Discography

Some of his own albums are:

and with others:

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