Gary Grant (musician)

Gary Grant
BornJuly 13, 1945
United States
DiedJune 26, 2024 (aged 78)
GenresJazz, jazz-rock, jazz fusion, pop
OccupationMusician
InstrumentTrumpet
Years active1970s–2024

Gary E. Grant (July 13 1945 – June 26 2024[1]) was an American trumpet player, composer and producer, and session musician who played on hundreds of commercial recordings.[2]

Gary 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 6, Elton John and Aerosmith. Additionally, Gary worked with producers such as David Foster, Glenn Ballard, Dave Grusin, and Babyface. In addition, he was a guest artist with the Chicago 17 horns. From 2008, he was occupied co/producing, co/arranging & engineering original songs written by colleague and musical partner Rich Pulin.

  1. ^ Obituary - Bach Brass June 27 2024
  2. ^ "What the Experts Use - Trumpet Legend Gary Grant". Woodwind & Brasswind.