Gary Grant (musician)

Gary E. Grant (died June 26, 2024)[1] was an American trumpet player, composer and producer, and session musician who has played on hundreds of commercial recordings.[2]

Gary Grant
BornUnited States
DiedJune 26, 2024
GenresJazz, jazz-rock, jazz fusion, pop
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Trumpet
Years active1970s–2024

Gary has 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 Six, Elton John, and Aerosmith. Additionally, Gary has worked with producers such as David Foster, Glenn Ballard, Dave Grusin, and Baby Face. In addition, he was a guest artist with the "Chicago 17" horns.

Biography

Gary 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 tour with the Woody Herman band as a lead trumpet player and featured soloist. After spending three years in Hawaii, Gary worked with a talented group of musicians and played with his own big band and 7 piece ensemble.[3]

Gary moved to Los Angeles in 1975 to pursue a career as a full-time musician.[3]

He has also recorded with Quincy Jones on the 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.[4]

References
  1. (Carnet noir) Gary Grant est décédé (in French)
  2. "What the Experts Use - Trumpet Legend Gary Grant". Woodwind & Brasswind.
  3. "Gary Grant". www.smooth-jazz.de. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  4. Davis, Michael (August 1, 2014). "Gary Grant". Hip-Bone Music. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
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