.jpg) Al Grey. Photography by William P. Gottlieb (1980s) Image by William P. Gottlieb / Adam Cuerden, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Al GreyAl Grey Al Grey American jazz trombonist Al Grey (June 6, 1925[1] – March 24, 2000)[2] was an American jazz trombonist who was a member of the Count Basie orchestra. He was known for his plunger mute technique and wrote an instructional book in 1987 called Plunger Techniques.[2] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Al Grey Al Grey, 1980s, photographed by William P. Gottlieb Background information Born Albert Thornton Grey (1925-06-06)June 6, 1925 Aldie, Virginia, U.S. Died March 24, 2000(2000-03-24) (aged 74) Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. Genres Jazz Occupation Musician Instrument Trombone Years active 1946–1990 Labels Argo, Black & Blue, Tangerine, Chiaroscuro, Arbors, Columbia Close Career Al Grey, the last great big time plunger by Gwendolyn Lanier-Gardner, 2015 Al Grey was… (Source: Wikipedia)
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