Michael Gibbs (composer)
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.
Mike Gibbs | |
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| Birth name | Michael Clement Irving Gibbs |
| Born | 25 September 1937 Harare, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician Bandleader Composer Arranger Producer |
| Instruments | Keyboard Trombone |
| Years active | 1960s-Present |
He is known for collaborations with vibraphonist Gary Burton, his student, and for his use of rock elements in orchestral jazz.
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