Wardell Gray
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Wardell Gray (February 13, 1921 – May 25, 1955) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist who straddled the swing and bebop periods.
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Born | (1921-02-13)February 13, 1921 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States |
Origin | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
Died | May 25, 1955(1955-05-25) (aged 34) Las Vegas, Nevada |
Genres | Jazz, swing, bebop |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Tenor saxophone, clarinet |
Years active | 1940–1955 |
Formerly of | Earl Hines, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Dexter Gordon |
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