Seven Days: Vermont's Independent Voice

Brass Master

Gary Smulyan’s tenure as one of the greatest baritone saxophonists of his generation is marked by an esteemed career and a profound commitment to his craft. A highly sought-after live performer known for his bebop sound, Smulyan has won six Grammy Awards, among other accolades. Having played with Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, B.B. King and Ray Charles, he continues to perform with the world’s top musicians, as well as teach the style to college students and developmentally delayed young adults. Of his many projects, he leads a jazz trio that includes bassist Ray Drummond, with whom he performs in Vermont.