Baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan was born April 4, 1956, in Bethpage, N.Y. The gifted multi-instrumentalist started his music career by first learning alto saxophone during his teenage years on Long Island. Today he is critically acclaimed across the board and recognized as the major voice on the baritone saxophone. His playing is marked by an aggressive rhythmic sense, an intelligent and creative harmonic approach—and perhaps most importantly—a strong and incisive wit.
