Gary King (bass player)

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Born(1947-09-05)September 5, 1947
Middletown, Orange County, New York
DiedJuly 23, 2003(2003-07-23) (aged 55)
Bushkill, Pennsylvania
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
Gary King
Born(1947-09-05)September 5, 1947
Middletown, Orange County, New York
DiedJuly 23, 2003(2003-07-23) (aged 55)
Bushkill, Pennsylvania
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Upright bass, Electric bass
Years active1970s–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]

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