Jazz Greats: Wardell Gray

Wardell Gray (February 13, 1921 – May 25, 1955) 

  Wardell Gray was an superb Saxophonist that added a distinct sound to Bebop; thou not highly recognized he was one of the Greatest. Please take a listen here and have a nice Saturday: The Chase (With Dexter Gordon) and Twisted

  
   

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wardell_Gray

Background information
Born	February 13, 1921 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, United States
Died	May 25, 1955 (aged 34) Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Genres	Jazz, swing, bebop
Occupations	Tenor saxophonist
Instruments	Tenor saxophone, clarinet
Years active	1940–1955
Associated acts	Earl Hines, Benny Goodman,Count Basie, Dexter Gordon