Authority control databases: Artists
Authority control databases: Artists  |
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Gary Grant | |
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| Born | United States |
| Genres | Jazz, jazz-rock, jazz fusion, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Trumpet |
| Years active | 1970s-present |
Gary E. Grant is an American trumpet player, composer and producer, and session musician who has played on hundreds of commercial recordings.[1]
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.
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.[2]
Gary moved to Los Angeles in 1975 to pursue a career as a full-time musician.[2]
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.[3]