Gigi Gryce
Gigi Gryce was a fine altoist in the 1950s, but it was his writing skills (including composing the standard "Minority") that were considered most notable. After growing up in Hartford, CT, and studying at the Boston Conservatory and in Paris, Gryce worked in New York with Max Roach, Tadd Dameron, and Clifford Brown. He toured Europe in 1953 with Lionel Hampton and led several sessions in France. After freelancing in 1954 (including recording with Thelonious Monk), Gryce worked with Oscar Pettiford's groups (1955-1957) and led the Jazz Lab Quintet (1955-1958), a band featuring Donald Byrd. He had a quintet with Richard Williams during 1959-1961, but then stopped playing altogether to become a teacher. During his short career, Gigi Gryce recorded as a leader for Vogue (many of the releases have been issued domestically on Prestige), Savoy, Metrojazz, New Jazz, and Mercury.
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Feliz Navidad y próspero Año Nuevo de Gigi Gryce
Jazz - Released by Amamos la navidad on 3 Nov 2023
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There's No Business Like Show Business with Gigi Gryce, Vol. 1
Jazz - Released by Show Business on 19 Feb 2024
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There's No Business Like Show Business with Gigi Gryce, Vol. 2
Jazz - Released by Show Business on 26 Feb 2024
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Jazz 4 Life (Digitally Remastered)
Jazz - Released by The Blue Mile Records on 19 Jul 2019
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Little Plain Gold Ring
Gigi Gryce, Clifford Brown Sextet, Clifford Brown & Gigi Gryce Sextet, Clifford Brown Quartet
Jazz - Released by plain gold ring on 14 Apr 2023
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In Black and White
Gigi Gryce, Clifford Brown Sextet, Clifford Brown & Gigi Gryce Sextet, Clifford Brown Quartet
Jazz - Released by In Black on 19 Mar 2022
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Arrows in the Gale
Gigi Gryce, Clifford Brown Sextet, Clifford Brown & Gigi Gryce Sextet, Clifford Brown Quartet
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A Bashful Woman
Gigi Gryce, Clifford Brown Sextet, Clifford Brown & Gigi Gryce Sextet, Clifford Brown Quartet
Jazz - Released by Bashful Woman on 18 Dec 2022
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Giants Of Jazz
Jazz - Released by Harlem Jazz Records on 18 Nov 2022
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Twin
Gigi Gryce, Clifford Brown Sextet, Clifford Brown & Gigi Gryce Sextet, Clifford Brown Quartet
Jazz - Released by TWIN on 14 Aug 2021
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Blue Night
Gigi Gryce, Clifford Brown Sextet, Clifford Brown & Gigi Gryce Sextet, Clifford Brown Quartet
Jazz - Released by Blue Night Moon on 1 Dec 2020
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There's Something about Her I Like
Gigi Gryce, Clifford Brown Sextet, Clifford Brown & Gigi Gryce Sextet, Clifford Brown Quartet
Jazz - Released by Fast to Fast on 19 Apr 2021
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Because I Am Your Friend
Gigi Gryce, Clifford Brown Sextet, Clifford Brown & Gigi Gryce Sextet, Clifford Brown Quartet
Jazz - Released by Because I Am Your Friend on 22 Oct 2022
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Spinning
Gigi Gryce, Clifford Brown Sextet, Clifford Brown & Gigi Gryce Sextet, Clifford Brown Quartet
Jazz - Released by spinning table on 24 Jan 2023
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Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year from Gigi Gryce, Vol. 1
Jazz - Released by White Christmas on 28 Nov 2023
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Donald Byrd & Gigi Gryce
Jazz - Released by White Christmas on 4 Dec 2023
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To Pose
Gigi Gryce, Clifford Brown Sextet, Clifford Brown & Gigi Gryce Sextet, Clifford Brown Quartet
Jazz - Released by to pose on 8 Jan 2023
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