Grachan Moncur III
- Type: Classic Bandleader
- Born: June 3, 1937 in New York City, New York, United States
- Died: June 3, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey, United States
Biography
New York-born trombonist and composer whose #Blue Note Records# albums 'Evolution' (1963) and 'Some Other Stuff' (1964) remain landmarks of 1960s avant-garde jazz. The son of Savoy Sultans bassist Grachan Moncur II, he composed extensively for *Jackie McLean* and worked with *Archie Shepp* and the *Jazz Composer's Orchestra*, favouring brooding, open structures over bebop density. He died in Newark in 2022, on his 85th birthday.
Genres
Grachan Moncur III Discography
- Evolution (1963) - Album - rated 5/5
- Some Other Stuff (1965) - Album - rated 4.55/5
- New Africa (1969) - Album - rated 4.06/5
- Aco dei de madrugada (One Morning I Waked Up Very Early) (1970) - Album - rated 3.56/5