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9 de dic. de 2015 · Wardell Gray was one of the truly great, yet by now almost obscure, bebop tenor saxophonists. With a smooth mellow and consistent tone, he created a tenor style that veered from swing to bebop, a style that was elegant, sure-footed, mature and distinctive. His premature death under mysterious circumstances in 1955, robbed the jazz world of ...
Wardell Gray played with nearly every major figure in jazz history, and his discography is a wonder to digest. Unfortunately, much of his recorded legacy remains unissued or out of print – which is particularly astonishing considering the quality of this body of work.
Al Haig Quartet, Al Haig Quintet, Al Killian Sextet, Benny Goodman & Friends, Benny Goodman And His Orchestra, Benny Goodman Septet, Benny Goodman Sextet, Billy Eckstine And His Orchestra, Charlie Parker's New Stars, Count Basie Octet, Count Basie Orchestra, Count Basie Sextet, DeLuxe All Star Band, Dexter Gordon's All Stars, Earl Hines And His ...
9 de dic. de 2015 · Richard Carter is a London writer and jazz aficionado who, as a college student, was first taken by Wardell Gray's recordings in the 1950s, around the time of Gray's passing but while his records were still popular. Three decades later, in the 1980s, Carter felt that the time had come for a biography of this great but neglected musician.
Wardell Gray (Oklahoma City 13 février 1921 - Las Vegas 25 mai 1955) est un saxophoniste américain de jazz. Biographie. Cette section est vide, insuffisamment détaillée ou incomplète. Votre aide est la bienvenue ! Comment faire ? Un soir de 1955 alors ...
13 de feb. de 2018 · Wardell Gray & Dexter Gordon – The Chase And The Steeplechase ( Full 10" Album ).....Wardell Gray (February 13, 1921 – Ma...
13 de feb. de 2024 · In conclusion, Wardell Gray’s legacy as an unsung hero of bebop endures, reminding us of the transformative power of music and the lasting imprint of artistic genius. As we listen to his recordings and immerse ourselves in his musical legacy, let us pay tribute to the life and contributions of this remarkable saxophonist who left an indelible mark on jazz history.
