Luis Gasca
- Type: Influential Sideman
- Country: United States
- Born: 1940 in Houston, Texas, United States
- Died: August 2, 2026
- Active: 1955 - 2026
Biography
American Latin jazz trumpeter born in Houston, Texas, in 1940 to a Mexican family. Luis Gasca studied at Berklee on a scholarship, played in the bands of *Count Basie*, *Stan Kenton*, *Woody Herman* and *Mongo Santamar铆a*, then settled in San Francisco, where he played at Woodstock with *Janis Joplin* and co-founded Malo. His leader albums 'The Little Giant' (1968) and 'For Those Who Chant' (1972) remain Latin jazz landmarks. He died in August 2026, a day after his final performance.
Genres
Luis Gasca Discography
- Little Giant (1968) - Album - rated 3.33/5
- For Those Who Chant (1972) - Album - rated 3.87/5