Michael Gibbs (composer)
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Michael Clement Irving Gibbs (born 25 September 1937) is a Rhodesian-born English jazz composer, conductor, arranger and producer as well as a trombonist and keyboardist.[1]
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Birth name | Michael Clement Irving Gibbs |
Born | (1937-09-25) 25 September 1937 (age 86) Harare, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician Bandleader Composer Arranger Producer |
Instruments | Keyboard Trombone |
Years active | 1960s-Present |
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He is known for collaborations with vibraphonist Gary Burton, his student, and for his use of rock elements in orchestral jazz.[2]