Gonsalves Sextet Virgil

Virgil Gonsalves Virgil Gonsalves Jazz saxophonist Virgil Gonsalves (September 5, 1931 – October 20, 2008)[1] was an American jazz saxophonist and clarinetist, though primarily a baritone saxophonist. Quick facts Born, Died ... Virgil Gonsalves Born September 5, 1931 Monterey, California, U.S. Died October 20, 2008 (aged 77) Salinas, California, U.S. Genres Jazz, blues/rock Occupation Musician Instruments Flute, baritone saxophone Formerly of Woody Herman and His Orchestra, Woody Herman and the Swingin' Herd, Virgil Gonsalves Sextet, Virgil Gonsalves Big Band, The Electric Flag, The Buddy Miles Express, Pacific Gas & Electric Close Background Born in Monterey, California, Gonsalves was a baritone saxophonist with the orchestras of Alvino Rey (1950) and Tex Beneke (1952). In 1954, he formed an ensemble with Bob…

GENRES: Jazz, Combo