Terry Gibbs

Terry Gibbs
Gibbs in Florida, 1975
Gibbs in Florida, 1975
Background information
Birth nameJulius Gubenko
Born (1924-10-13) October 13, 1924 (age 100)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentVibraphone
Years active1946–present
LabelsSavoy, EmArcy, Verve, Contemporary, Mack Avenue, Whaling City Sound
Websitewww.terrygibbs.com
External videos
video icon Oral History, Terry Gibbs tells a fantastic story of the first time he found himself on stage with Lionel Hampton. Interview date February 9, 2005, NAMM Oral History Library

Terry Gibbs (born Julius Gubenko; October 13, 1924) is an American jazz vibraphonist and band leader.[1]

He has performed or recorded with Tommy Dorsey, Chubby Jackson,[2] Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Benny Goodman, Alice Coltrane, Louie Bellson, Charlie Shavers, Mel Tormé, Buddy DeFranco, and others. Gibbs also worked in film and TV studios in Los Angeles.

  1. ^ Yanow, Scott. "Terry Gibbs Biography". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
  2. ^ Theroux, Gary. "Gibbs, Terry". Grove Music Online. Oxford University Press. Retrieved 8 December 2022.