Al Grey (June 6, 1925 - March 24, 2000) was a jazz trombonist who is most remembered for his association with the Count Basie orchestra.
Al Grey was born in Aldie, Virginia and grew up in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
The trumpeter Clark Terry put in a brief but engaging appearance, replacing the injured Al Grey.
In the early 1960's he led a sextet with Al Grey.
March 24 - Al Grey, American jazz trombonist (born 1924).
He worked often in Europe, playing with Jim Galloway, Jay McShann and Al Grey.
While in France he played with Al Grey, Milt Buckner, and Floyd Smith.
While working with Basie he met Al Grey, and was a member of several of Grey's small ensembles.
In the early 1960s he co-led a group with Al Grey, and also served as musical director to Stevie Wonder for a short time during this period.
Al Grey, Ray Anderson and Wycliffe Gordon have that humor, as well as virtuosity, making this show look memorable.