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Jerry Grant

b. 1936

American film and television music score and theme composer, Musical arranger and jazz musician (born 1936)

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Born 1936. Jerry Grant is an American composer.

Jerry Grant (born December 31, 1936) is an American film and television music score and theme composer, Musical arranger, and jazz musician.

Early life Born and raised in Detroit, Grant began his career as a jazz/rock studio musician there in Detroit, contributing to Motown Records tracks, while composing and performing in the concert medium. He attended Wayne State University where he received a B.S. degree in music, and subsequently attended the Detroit Institute of Musical Arts for graduate study. He then attended USC for graduate study and received a master's degree in composition at CSU Northridge. Private study on Saxophone and Flute for 6 yrs with Larry Teal, 5 years of private study with George Tremblay in composition, 2 yrs. of private study in composition with Ruth Wylie and 1 yr. of private study in conducting with Lawrence Christensen round out his music training. The A-Team, Hardcastle and McCormick, Riptide, Wiseguy, and more recently, Bonkers, and the animated series Darkwing Duck.

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California State University, Northridge, Wayne State University
Also known as
Jerome Grant

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Who is Jerry Grant?

American film and television music score and theme composer, Musical arranger and jazz musician (born 1936)

When was Jerry Grant born?

Jerry Grant was born on 31 December 1936 in Detroit.

What is Jerry Grant's occupation?

Jerry Grant is a composer.

What nationality is Jerry Grant?

Jerry Grant is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jerry Grant

· Wikidata: Q6183661

· DBpedia: Jerry Grant (composer)

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