Gary King (bass player)
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BornSeptember 5, 1947
Middletown, Orange County, New York
Middletown, Orange County, New York
DiedJuly 23, 2003 (aged 55)
Bushkill, Pennsylvania
Bushkill, Pennsylvania
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
Gary King | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 5, 1947 Middletown, Orange County, New York |
| Died | July 23, 2003 (aged 55) Bushkill, Pennsylvania |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Upright bass, Electric bass |
| Years active | 1970s–2000s |
Gary W King (September 5, 1947 – July 23, 2003) was an American jazz bassist, songwriter, composer, and arranger. He was born in Middletown, New York.[1][2]
King appeared on many albums released by CTI Records, especially those by Bob James, and later on James' own album label, Tappan Zee Records. He also played bass on a number of albums by Gato Barbieri, Roberta Flack, Grover Washington Jr., and on The Jacksons' album Destiny, notably the track "Blame It on the Boogie".[3]