Summary
Gary E. Grant (July 13, 1945 – June 26, 2024[1]) was an American trumpet player, composer and producer, and session musician who played on hundreds of commercial recordings.[2]
Gary Grant | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 13, 1945 United States |
| Died | June 26, 2024 (aged 78) |
| Genres | Jazz, jazz-rock, jazz fusion, pop |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Trumpet |
| Years active | 1970s–2024 |
Gary collaborated with a variety of artists such as Barbra Streisand, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Toni Braxton, Brian McKnight, Frank Sinatra, Natalie Cole, Earth, Wind & Fire, Go West, Take 6, Elton John and Aerosmith. Additionally, Gary worked with producers such as David Foster, Glenn Ballard, Dave Grusin, and Babyface. In addition, he was a guest artist with the Chicago 17 horns. From 2008, he was occupied co/producing, co/arranging & engineering original songs written by colleague and musical partner Rich Pulin.
Biography
editGary grew up in a musical family, with his father Harry Grant providing him with early training. He later attended North Texas State University and went on a two-year tour with the Woody Herman band as a lead trumpet player and featured soloist. After spending four years in Hawaii, Gary worked with a talented group of musicians and played with his own big band and 7 piece ensemble.[3]
In 1975, Grant moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a full-time musician.[3]
Grant also recorded with Quincy Jones on the albums Back on the Block and Q's Jook Joint.
Grant was a long-time member of the Jerry Hey horn section The Jerry Hey Horns.[4] He died on June 26, 2024.[5]
References
edit- ^ Obituary - Bach Brass June 27 2024
- ^ "What the Experts Use - Trumpet Legend Gary Grant". Woodwind & Brasswind.
- ^ a b "Gary Grant". www.smooth-jazz.de. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
- ^ Davis, Michael (August 1, 2014). "Gary Grant". Hip-Bone Music. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
- ^ (Carnet noir) Gary Grant est décédé (in French)