Trombonists · 1925–2000
Al Grey
American jazz musician (1925–2000)
- Born
- 6 June 1925
Aldie - Died
- 24 March 2000
Scottsdale - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1946–1990
- Record labels
- Gemini Records
- Discography
- 15 albums
Biography
Al Grey was a jazz musician who played trombone. Al Grey was born on 6 June 1925 in Aldie and died on 24 March 2000 in Scottsdale. The music is usually filed under jazz, big band music and crossover jazz. Record labels: Gemini Records. The discography here lists 15 albums, from “Snap Your Fingers” (1962) to “Al Grey & Billy Mitchell Sextet & Septet · Live At The Museum Of Modern Art & At Birdland” (2023).
Al Grey (June 6, 1925 – March 24, 2000) 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.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Al Grey is credited as a sideman
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Al Grey play?
Al Grey is known for playing trombone.
When and where was Al Grey born?
Al Grey was born 6 June 1925 in Aldie.
What are Al Grey's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Snap Your Fingers (1962), Having a Ball (1963), Basic Grey (1976), Grey's Mood (1976) and Get It Together (1979).
External links
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