Wardell Gray

Wardell Gray
Background information
Born(1921-02-13)February 13, 1921
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
OriginDetroit, Michigan, United States
DiedMay 25, 1955(1955-05-25) (aged 34)
Las Vegas, Nevada
GenresJazz, swing, bebop
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Tenor saxophone, clarinet
Years active1940–1955
Formerly ofEarl Hines, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Dexter Gordon

Wardell Gray (February 13, 1921 – May 25, 1955) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist.