Vibraphonists · 1933–1971

Gary McFarland

American composer, vibraphonist and vocalist (1933–1971)

Born: 23 October 1933
Los Angeles
Died: 3 November 1971
New York City
Country: United States
Active: 1963–
Record labels: Verve Records
Discography: 3 albums

Biography

Gary McFarland was a jazz musician who played vibraphone. Gary McFarland was born on 23 October 1933 in Los Angeles and died on 3 November 1971 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Verve Records. The discography here lists 3 albums, from “Simpático” (1966) to “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying / Gloomy Sunday and Other Bright Moments” (1996).

Gary Ronald McFarland (October 23, 1933 – November 2, 1971) was an American composer, arranger, conductor, vibraphonist, and vocalist. He recorded for the jazz imprints Verve and Impulse! Records during the 1960s. DownBeat magazine said he made "one of the more significant contributors to orchestral jazz". A 2015 review of a McFarland DVD documentary called him "one of the busiest New York jazz arrangers of the 1960s". The review further stated that McFarland's "ascendance coincided with the rise of bossa nova, and McFarland was adept at translating the mercurial song form into orchestrations. He wrote some beautiful orchestral settings for great soloists, yet wasn't immune to commercial forces."

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Simpático 1966

Tijuana Jazz 1966

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying / Gloomy Sunday and Other Bright Moments 1996

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Gary McFarland play?

Gary McFarland is known for playing vibraphone.

When and where was Gary McFarland born?

Gary McFarland was born 23 October 1933 in Los Angeles.

What are Gary McFarland's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Simpático (1966), Tijuana Jazz (1966) and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying / Gloomy Sunday and Other Bright Moments (1996).

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