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Al Grey (Albert Thornton Grey) was born on 6 June, 1925 in Aldie, Virginia, U.S., is an American jazz trombonist. Discover Al Grey's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 75 years old?

Popular As Albert Thornton Grey
Occupation Musician
Age 75 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 6 June, 1925
Birthday 6 June
Birthplace Aldie, Virginia, U.S.
Date of death 2000
Died Place Scottsdale, Arizona
Nationality United States

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1925

Al Grey (June 6, 1925 – March 24, 2000) was an American jazz trombonist who was a member of the Count Basie orchestra.

1950

In the 1950s, he was a member of the big bands of Dizzy Gillespie and Count Basie.

1960

He led bands in the 1960s with Billy Mitchell and Jimmy Forrest.

Later in life he recorded with Clark Terry and J. J. Johnson.

He made thirty recordings under his own name and another seventy with bands.

Grey's early trombone style was inspired by Trummy Young.

He developed a wild, strong, and full sound.

Solos often consisted of short, pronounced phrases with precisely timed syncopation.

However, when playing with the plunger, he would produce the most mellow fill-ins and shape melodic answers to the lead voice.

1972

This aspect of his playing can be heard to great effect in response to Bing Crosby's vocals on the 1972 album, Bing 'n' Basie.

He died in Scottsdale, Arizona at the age of 74 after suffering from several ailments, including diabetes.

With Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown

With Ray Charles

With Lionel Hampton

With Quincy Jones

With Oscar Pettiford

With others

1987

He was known for his plunger mute technique and wrote an instructional book in 1987 called Plunger Techniques.

Al Grey was born in Aldie, Virginia, United States, and grew up in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

He was introduced to the trombone at the age of four, playing in a band called the Goodwill Boys, which was led by his father.

During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy, where he continued to play the trombone.

Soon after his discharge, he joined Benny Carter's band, then the bands of Jimmie Lunceford, Lucky Millinder, and Lionel Hampton.