Person · Male
Charles Gayle
free jazz musician
- From
- Buffalo, United States
- Active
- 1939–2023
- Releases
- 21
- free jazz
- jazz
About
Charles Gayle (February 28, 1939 – September 7, 2023) was an American free jazz musician. Initially known as a saxophonist who came to prominence in the 1990s after decades of obscurity, Gayle also performed as pianist, bass clarinetist, bassist, and percussionist.
Member of
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Charles Gayle Quartet bass clarinet, eponymous, tenor saxophone, viola, violin
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Gayle Barcella Cabras eponymous, tenor saxophone, piano
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Charles Gayle Trio bass clarinet, eponymous, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, piano
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By Any Means alto saxophone
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Sirone Bang Ensemble alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
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Cecil Taylor Ensemble tenor saxophone
Discography
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Concerts
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
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- ISNI
- 0000000055182367
- IPI
- 00127863947
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 7 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.