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