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Also known as Gary MacFarland, Gary Mc Farland, Gary Robert McFarland, Gary Ronald McFarland

American composer, vibraphonist and vocalist (1933–1971)

Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Country
US
Active from
1933-10-23
Active to
1971-11-02

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
28,375
Total plays
156,591

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Gary McFarland (October 23, 1933 – November 3, 1971) was an influential composer, arranger, vibraphonist and vocalist, prominent on Verve and Impulse! Records during the 1960s, when he made "one of the more significant contributors to orchestral jazz". McFarland was born in Los Angeles, on October 23, 1933, but grew up in Grants Pass, Oregon. He attained a small following after working with Bill Evans, Gerry Mulligan, Johnny Hodges, John Lewis, Stan Getz, Bob Brookmeyer, and Anita O'Day. <a hre

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Gary
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Los Angeles
Place of death
New York City
Occupation
jazz musician
Genre
jazz
Instrument
vibraphone
Record label
Verve Records
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date of death
1971-11-03
date of birth
1933-10-23
start of work period
1963-00-00
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