Derry is mourning a true legend in late jazz maestro Gay McIntyre who passed away at home on Wednesday. Gay counted Nat King Cole, Humphrey Lyttleton, Chris Barber and Acker Bilk among his fans and admirers but remained rooted in his home city and was a Derry man to his marrow. Here are some pictures of Gay down the years.
By Kevin Mullan
Published 28th Oct 2021, 12:13 BST
Updated 28th Oct 2021, 12:17 BST
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Jazz legend Gay McIntyre is helped up to the stage in the Guildhall for an encore.
Gay McIntyre pictured with his family at a surprise 80th birthday party held in his honour at the Playhouse. Included is his wife, Irene, children, their sons-in-law and grandchildren.
The Mayor of Derry, Councillor Kevin Campbell presenting a framed set of City of Derry Jazz Festival posters to Gay McIntyre at a reception held in the Derry City Council Offices to celebrate his 80th birthday. Included are family members, from left, Shaun, Carla, Paul, Irene, Zoe, Serena and Paul. 2905JM11