Gary Foster
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Saxophonists · 1936–2026

Gary Foster

Musician, Instrumentalist

Born
25 May 1936
Leavenworth
Died
24 May 2026
Country
United States
Active
1961–

Biography

Gary Foster was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Gary Foster was born on 25 May 1936 in Leavenworth and died on 24 May 2026. The music is usually filed under jazz.

Norman Gary Foster (May 25, 1936 – May 24, 2026) was an American musician who played saxophone, clarinet, and flute. He is considered a crossover artist, performing jazz, pop, and classical music. He has been prominent in the film, television, and music industries for five decades, having performed on over 500 movie scores and with over 200 orchestras. Foster recorded on numerous Grammy, Academy Award, Emmy, and Golden Globe winning media and soundtracks for artists and composers such as Carol Burnett, Bob Dylan, Barbra Streisand, Mel Torme, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Frank Sinatra, Pat Williams, John Williams, Natalie Cole, Jerry Fielding, Cal Tjader, Marty Paich, and Michael Bublé. He received the Most Valuable Player Award for woodwind doubling from The Recording Academy.

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Gary Foster play?

Gary Foster is known for playing saxophone.

When and where was Gary Foster born?

Gary Foster was born 25 May 1936 in Leavenworth.

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