Composer
Gray, Jerry
American violinist, arranger, composer, and bandleader (1915-1976)
1915–1976
1 work in the index
- Born
- 1915
- Died
- 1976
- Birthplace
- Boston
- Place of death
- Dallas
- Citizenship / historical state
- United States
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Modern
Biography
Jerry Gray (born Generoso Graziano; July 3, 1915 – August 10, 1976) was an American violinist, arranger, composer, and leader of swing dance orchestras (big bands) bearing his name. He is widely known for his work with jazz and popular music during the Swing era. He worked with the bandleaders Artie Shaw and Glenn Miller.
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Life and musical career
- Occupations
- composer; conductor; bandleader; jazz musician; music arranger
- Instruments played
- violin
- Genres
- swing
- Notable works
- Here We Go Again
- Birth name
- Generoso Graziano
- Pseudonym
- Jerry Gray
- Languages used
- English
- VIAF ID
- 45103601
- ISNI
- 0000000110259903
- GND ID
- 119069474
- Library of Congress ID
- n85381312
- MusicBrainz ID
- 8546aee9-c65c-45eb-a5b0-638f207708e5
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Genres represented
- Jazz
- Works with composition dates
- 0 of 1
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Works
Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.
| Work | Year composed | Catalogue / opus | Key in title | Listed instruments | Genre | Editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A String of Pearls | — | — | — | — | Jazz | 1 |
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 45103601. Portrait: William P. Gottlieb, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.