Gregory Tardy
American jazz saxophonist (born 1966)
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. He has played with Elvin Jones, Avishai Cohen, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Aaron Goldberg, Brad Mehldau, and Joshua Redman, among many others.
01Early 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 band. He pursued further studies in jazz harmony at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, and later studied at the University of New Orleans.
02Selected discography
| Name of CD | Release date | Record Company |
|---|---|---|
| Crazy Love | 1992 | DuBat |
| Serendipity | 1998 | Impulse! |
| The Hidden Light | 2000 | J-Curve |
| Abundance | 2001 | Palmetto |
| The Truth | 2005 | SteepleChase |
| Steps Of Faith | 2006 | SteepleChase |
| He Knows My Name | 2007 | SteepleChase |
| The Strongest Love | 2010 | SteepleChase |
| Monuments | 2011 | SteepleChase |
| Standards & More | 2013 | SteepleChase |
| Hope | 2014 | SteepleChase |
| With Songs Of Joy | 2015 | SteepleChase |
| Chasing After The Wind | 2016 | SteepleChase |
| More Than Enough with Bill Frisell | 2019 | Newvelle |
| If Time Could Stand Still | 2020 | WJ3 Records |
| Sufficient Grace | 2022 | WJ3 Records |
| In His Timing | 2023 | WJ3 Records |
| Abide In Love | 2025 | WJ3 Records |
With Tom Harrell
- The Art Of Rhythm (RCA Bluebird, 1998)
With Andrew Hill
- A Beautiful Day (Palmetto, 2002)
- Time Lines (Blue Note, 2006)
With Dave Douglas
- Soul on Soul (RCA Victor, 2000)
- El Trilogy (RCA/BMG, 2001)
With Brian Lynch/Eddie Palmieri Project
- Simpatico (ArtistShare, 2005)
With Chris Potter
- Song for Anyone (Sunnyside, 2007)
With Marcus Printup
- Peace In The Abstract SteepleChase, 1996
- Homage SteepleChase, 2010
With Bill Frisell
- History, Mystery (Nonesuch, 2008)
- Four (Blue Note, 2022)
With Craig Brann
- Advent(ure) SteepleChase, 2012
Sources and credits
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