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Al SearsAl Sears Al Sears American jazz tenor saxophonist and bandleader (1910–1990) Albert Omega Sears (February 21, 1910 – March 23, 1990)[1] was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and bandleader, sometimes credited as Big Al Sears. This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. (October 2021) Quick facts Background information, Born ... Al Sears Al Sears (left) with Johnny Hodges, 1946 Background information Born Albert Omega Sears (1910-02-21)February 21, 1910 Macomb, Illinois, U.S. Died March 23, 1990(1990-03-23) (aged 80) St. Albans, New York City, U.S. Genres Jazz Occupation Musician Instrument Saxophone Close Sears was born in Macomb, Illinois, United States.[2] His first major gig came in 1928 when he replaced Johnny Hodges in Chick… (Source: Wikipedia)
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