Saxophonists · 1921–1955

Wardell Gray

American musician (1921–1955)

Born: 13 February 1921
Oklahoma City
Died: 25 May 1955
Las Vegas
Country: United States
Active: 1940–
Record labels: Savoy Records
Discography: 2 albums

Biography

Wardell Gray was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Wardell Gray was born on 13 February 1921 in Oklahoma City and died on 25 May 1955 in Las Vegas. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Savoy Records. The discography here lists 2 albums, from “The Chase and The Steeplechase” (2005) to “Way Out Wardell” (2014).

Wardell Gray (February 13, 1921 – May 25, 1955) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

The Chase and The Steeplechase 2005

Way Out Wardell 2014

Also plays on

Albums where Wardell Gray is credited as a sideman

1961

The Happy "Bird" — Charlie Parker

tenor saxophone

Standards written by Wardell Gray

Title	Key	Form	Groove
Twisted	B♭ minor	A · 12	Medium-up swing

Historic 78 rpm records

the great lee pt. 1; the great lee pt. 2 dodo marmosa · chuck thompson · wardell gray · red callender archive.org ↗
BENNY'S BOP (Now) Benny Goodman Sextet · Benny Goodman · Wardell Gray · Mary Lou… archive.org ↗
The Huckle-Buck BENNY GOODMAN And His Orchestra · Wardell Gray · Doug Mattome ·… archive.org ↗
JERONIMO - Part 8 WARDELL GRAY archive.org ↗
Relaxing at Camarillo Charlie Parker All Stars · Charlie Parker · Wardell Gray · Howard… · 1947 archive.org ↗
Cheers Charlie Parker All Stars · Howard McGhee · Wardell Gray · Dodo… · 1947 archive.org ↗
Carving the Bird Charlie Parker All Stars · Howard McGhee · Wardell Gray · Dodo… · 1947 archive.org ↗
RELAXIN' AT CAMARILLO CHARLIE PARKER ALL STARS · Charlie Parker · Howard McGhee · Wardell… · 1947 archive.org ↗