Gary Smulyan (1956) is a jazz musician who plays baritone
saxophone. He studied at Hofstra University before working with Woody Herman.
He leads a trio with bassist Ray Drummond and drummer Kenny Washington.
Smulyan has played with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and its
previous incarnation, the Mel Lewis Big Band. He has played with the Dave
Holland Big Band and Octet, the Dizzy Gillespie All Star Big Band, and he has
performed and recorded with Carla Bley's Big Band.
Smulyan's biggest influence is Pepper Adams. When Adams
died, Smulyan recorded an album entitled Homage, which featured eight pieces
composed by Adams. He has recorded for Criss Cross Jazz and Reservoir Records,
including the critically acclaimed High Noon: The Jazz Soul of Frankie Laine,
featuring arrangements by Mark Masters.
Smulyan has consistently been ranked best baritone saxophone
player in the annual Down Beat magazine readers' and critics' polls.
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