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Born: February 13, 1921 in Oklahoma City, OK
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's
Died: May 25, 1955 in Las Vegas, NV
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
Wardell Gray was one of the top tenors to emerge during the bop era (along with Dexter Gordon and Teddy Edwards). His Lester Young-influenced tone made his playing attractive to swing musicians as well as younger modernists. He grew up in Detroit, pl ...More >>

Discography: 2003 Farmer's Market 1953 Chase and the Steeplechase 1952 Wardell Gray's Los Angeles Stars 1952 Live in Hollywood 1952 Live at the Haig More >>

Filmograpy:

1994	Forgotten Tenor
1950	Count Basie and Friends
1950	The Snader Telescriptions: The Small Jazz Groups

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Similar Artists: Johnny Griffin Dexter Gordon Sonny Stitt Ira Sullivan Frank Morgan More >>

Influenced By: Charlie Parker Lester Young More >> Followers: Larry Nozero Grant Stewart Junior Cook Grover Washington, Jr. Albert Ayler More >>

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