Wardell Gray Musical artist

Wardell Gray (February 13, 1921 – May 25, 1955) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist who straddled the swing and bebop periods.

Personal facts

Birth date	February 13, 1921
Birth place	Oklahoma , Oklahoma City , United States
Date of death	May 25, 1955
Place of death	Nevada , Las Vegas Valley , United States
Hometown	Detroit Michigan United States

Career started	1940
Career ended	1955
associated musical artist	Benny Goodman Dexter Gordon Count Basie Earl Hines
Background	Non vocal instrumentalist
genre	Jazz Bebop Swing music
instrument	Clarinet Tenor saxophone