Gregory Tardy (born February 3, 1966) is an American jazz saxophonist and clarinetist, who has released albums for the record labels WJ3 Records SteepleChase Records, J Curve Records, and Impulse! Records.
Early life and education
Born in
New Orleans on February 3, 1966, Gregory John Tardy's parents were both
opera singers. His mother, Jo Anne Tardy, also recorded as a jazz singer. He trained at
Carroll College and the University of Wisconsin as a classical clarinetist. In order to fund his college education he played tenor saxophone in a
funk and
fusion music band. He pursued further studies in jazz harmony at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, and later studied at the University of New Orleans.
Selected discography
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| DuBat |
| Impulse! |
| J-Curve |
| Palmetto Records |
| SteepleChase |
| SteepleChase |
| SteepleChase |
| SteepleChase |
| SteepleChase |
| SteepleChase |
| SteepleChase |
| SteepleChase |
| SteepleChase |
| Newvelle |
| WJ3 Records |
| WJ3 Records |
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With Tom Harrell
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The Art Of Rhythm (RCA Bluebird, 1998)
With Andrew Hill
With Dave Douglas
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Soul on Soul (RCA Victor, 2000)
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El Trilogy (RCA/BMG, 2001)
With Brian Lynch/Eddie Palmieri Project
With Chris Potter
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Song for Anyone (Sunnyside, 2007)
With Marcus Printup
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Peace In The Abstract SteepleChase, 1996
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Homage SteepleChase, 2010
With Bill Frisell
With Craig Brann
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Advent(ure) SteepleChase, 2012
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