Gary E. Grant (July 13, 1945 – June 26, 2024[1]) was an American trumpet player, composer and producer, and session musician who played on hundreds of commercial recordings.
[2] Gary collaborated with a variety of artists such as Barbra Streisand, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Toni Braxton, Brian McKnight, Frank Sinatra, Natalie Cole, Earth, Wind & Fire, Go West, Take 6, Elton John and Aerosmith.
Additionally, Gary worked with producers such as David Foster, Glenn Ballard, Dave Grusin, and Babyface.
He later attended North Texas State University and went on a two-year tour with the Woody Herman band as a lead trumpet player and featured soloist.
After spending four years in Hawaii, Gary worked with a talented group of musicians and played with his own big band and 7 piece ensemble.