ICONIC GARY GRAY​

Gary Gray was a unique artist, touching listeners with his special charisma and style in all the genres that he played, from classical through film and swing music. I am grateful for the time in Gary’s UCLA clarinet studio, where he included students into his global and high-end perspective on music-making. He was a true supporter of women in music and exceptionally kind. He gave many of us an opportunity in his studio where he also became an unforgettable mentor and friend.

Gary Gray - Clarinet & Piano: Bernstein, Debussy, Poulenc, Etc - Amazon.com Music

Gary Gray - Clarinet Quintet in B minor Op 115 Sextet in C [New CD]

Gershwin / Gray / Cunliffe / Farmer / Martin - Shades of Gray - Amazon.com  Music

Various Artists - Jazzical Journeys'

Be moved by Gary Gray’s playing in this award-winning recording.

Did you know that Gary Gray played the clarinet solo in this famous scene?

In 2025, Barbara commissioned composer Nicole Buetti to write a piece in honor of Gary Gray and Franz Cibulka.

Titled Beyond the Red Carpet, the work had its world premiere on May 17th at Portland State University.

Virginia has also studied with Gary Gray at UCLA.

Gary Gray  during his 2008 visit at the Portland State University Clarinet Studio. 

We performed

Konzertstück No. 1, Op. 113 by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy.

Excerpt from Allegro con fuoco – Andante

Gary Gray’s new B-flat clarinet was gifted to Barbara by his widow, Juliette. The instrument is used for special occasions and in the teaching studio.

Barbara playing on Gary’s Clarinet

The Caged Bird Sings by Joel Thompson

Resonance Ensemble Portland, 2024