Jerry Gray
1915–1976 (age 61)
Composer/Arranger
Biography
Jerry Gray (1915–1976) gained acclaim as a composer and arranger whose elegant melodies and lush charts helped define the big band era. He was a trusted collaborator with some of the finest ensembles of his time, bringing warmth and precision to each arrangement he crafted.
Gray’s music touched countless audiences, and his peers admired him for a combination of artistry and generosity. He is buried in Restland Memorial Park, where fans and fellow musicians remember his contributions to American popular music.