Jazz Greats: Al Grey

Al Grey (June 6, 1925 – March 24, 2000)

Jazz Trombonist, Al Grey, worked with the Count Basie Orchestra and was active between 1946 and 1990. He had tenures with Benny  Carter, Lucky Millinder, Jimmie Lunceford, Lionel Hampton, Dizzy Gillespie and others. He was regarded for his plunger mute technique. He died in the year 2000; please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: Dizzy Atmosphere (full Album) and Things ain't what they used to be

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Grey

Background information
Born	June 6, 1925 Aldie, Virginia
Died	March 24, 2000(aged 74)
Genres	Orchestral jazz,swing, big band
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Trombone
Years active	1946–1990
Associated acts	Benny Carter,Lionel Hampton,Dizzy Gillespie,Count Basie,Charlie Burrell