Gary Grant (musician)

Gary E. Grant is an American trumpet player, composer and producer, and session musician who has played on hundreds of commercial recordings.[1]

Gary Grant
BornUnited States
GenresJazz, jazz rock, jazz fusion, pop
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsTrumpet
Years active1970s-present
Associated actsThe Seawind Horns, Seawind, Michael Jackson, Woody Herman

Biography

Grant was born into a musical family, with a pianist and trombonist father who toured with Duke Ellington and Tommy Dorsey, and a pianist mother, along with older trombonist and tuba player brothers, and a bassoonist sister.<"Bone to Pick Interview". Retrieved April 27, 2022.</ref> Grant attended North Texas State University and toured with Woody Herman band, where he performed as a lead trumpet player and soloist.[2]

In 1975, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a full time musician.

Grant has recorded with producer Quincy Jones on albums Back On The Block and Q's Juke Joint.

Grant has been a long time member of the Jerry Hey horn section The Jerry Hey Horns.[3]

References
  1. "What the Experts Use - Trumpet Legend Gary Grant". Woodwind & Brasswind.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Gary Grant". www.smooth-jazz.de. Retrieved 2021-07-01.
  3. Davis, Michael (2014-08-01). "Gary Grant". Hip-Bone Music. Retrieved 2021-07-01.
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