Born: July 16, 1950 Primary Instrument: Trumpet
Gary Wagner Daddy Wags, is a Trumpeter - vocalist now doing a single act in Central- South Florida. Gary has performed with and arranged /transcribed for Jon Hendricks as vocalist and on trumpet- flugel horn. Gary was singing in a six piece vocal group Sixth Edition in The Ohio- Michigan area until he relocated to Vero Beach three years ago. Gary has also played in back-up bands for Bob Hope, Helen O'Connell, Tex Beneke, Mitzi Gaynor and was a member of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra's Jazz Quintet. Gary has a masters in music performance in jazz and classical trumpet and Voice.
You can Check out his Composition Chel on itunes under Jazz- Smooth jazz
Last Updated: June 27, 2009
Primary Instrument:
Trumpet
Location:
Vero Beach, FL
Willing to teach:
Advanced students only.
Credentials/Background:
Gar Wagner served as "Jazz Specialist" for the Toledo Public School System for
over twenty five years. He concieved and directed the Award winning "Toledo
Youth Jazz Ensemble" as well as maintaining jazz bands at six high schools and
four junior high schools. The group make ups included big band, small jazz
groups, trios to sextets, and vocal jazz ensembles.
Clinic/Workshop Information:
I come into your Jr. High or High school and teach improvisation and jazz styles
at all levels. Materials are originals and handed out at the clinic.
Sorry, no recommendations at this time.
Trumpet: Conn Vintage One, Flugel Horn:Yamaha z (shew), Keyboard: Alesis,
Flute: Yamaha closed hole, Guitar: Ibanez Artstar Semi hollow twin pick up.
Computer: ibook, Finale music writing and Band in a Box Accomp. program.
Peavy PA system and EV NDYME mic.