Gary, a critic and biographer and the author of several books on jazz, welcomes you to his site. Here you’ll learn more about the man who’s won an unparalleled six ASCAP–Deems Taylor Awards, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and a Peabody Award in Broadcasting, as well as a lifetime achievement award from the Jazz Journalists Association.

Gary is the 2025 A.B. Spellman NEA Jazz Masters Award for Jazz Advocacy honoree. Watch the 2025 NEA Jazz Masters tribute concert on YouTube – Gary’s portion starts almost immediately. Gary’s individual interview can be seen here.

Gary’s upcoming public appearances, new publications, and news on “works in progress” can also be found here.