Michael Gibbs (composer)

Mike Gibbs
Birth nameMichael Clement Irving Gibbs
Born (1937-09-25) 25 September 1937
Harare, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe)
GenresJazz
Occupations
  • Musician
  • bandleader
  • composer
  • arranger
  • producer
Instruments
  • Keyboards
  • trombone
Years active1960s–present

Michael Clement Irving Gibbs (born 25 September 1937) is a Rhodesian-born English jazz composer, conductor, arranger and producer as well as a trombonist and keyboardist.

He is known for collaborations with vibraphonist Gary Burton, his student, and for his use of rock elements in orchestral jazz.

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