Gary Valente (born June 26, 1953) is a jazz trombonist.
[1] Valente became a prominent figure in contemporary big band jazz, as a member of bands led by Carla Bley, Lester Bowie, Chico O'Farrill, and George Russell.
[1] He has also played in a diverse range of smaller groups, including those led by Don Byron, Cab Calloway, Charlie Haden, Joe Lovano, and Andy Sheppard.
[1] As a leader, he had a small band with tenor saxophonist Bob Hanlon in the late 1980s and co-founded Slideride with other trombonists in 1994.
[1] With Carla Bley With Lester Bowie With George Gruntz With Joe Lovano With Nick Mason With Arturo O'Farrill With Chico O'Farrill With Ed Schuller With Andy Sheppard With others