- Born
- Died
- Birth nameGeorge General Grice
- Gigi Gryce was born on November 28, 1925 in Pensacola, Florida, USA. He was a composer, known for NDR Jazz Workshops (1958), Lenny Bruce: Without Tears (1972) and On the Sound (1962). He was married to Ollie Warren and Eleanor Sears. He died on March 17, 1983 in Pensacola, Florida, USA.
- SpousesOllie Warren(1972 - March 17, 1983) (his death)Eleanor Sears(December 20, 1953 - November 1963) (divorced, 3 children)
- ChildrenBashirLailaLynnette
- ParentsGeorge General Gryce SrRebecca Gryce
- RelativesTommy Gryce(Sibling)
- Alto saxophonist, trained at Boston Conservatory and under Arthur Honegger in Paris. Strongly influenced by Charlie Parker. Recorded extensively in the mid- and late 1950's, both with other musicians and as leader of small combos. Also a noted composer, including of classical symphonic music.
- Has three children: Bashir, Laila, and Lynette.
- Friends with Clifford Brown, Benny Golson, and Quincy Jones.
- Parents are: George General Gryce Sr., and Rebecca Gryce.
- Has one brother Tommy Gryce.
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