Earl Gardner (musician) should not be confused with Derrick Gardner.
| Earl Gardner | |
| Birth Date: | 19 April 1950 |
| Birth Place: | New York City, New York, United States |
| Genre: | Jazz |
| Occupation: | Trumpeter |
| Associated Acts: | The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra |
Earl Wesley Gardner, Jr. (born April 19, 1950 in New York City) is an American jazz trumpeter[1] known for his stint in the house band on Saturday Night Live, a chair he held from 1985 until 2022.[2]
In 1976, he joined The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra. He has later joined Carla Bleys Big Band.
With Carla Bley
With George Benson
With Angela Bofill
With David Bowie
With David Byrne
With Betty Carter
With Casiopea
With Hank Crawford
With Robin Eubanks
With Charlie Haden's Liberation Music Orchestra
With Tom Harrell
With Joe Henderson
With Dave Holland
With James Ingram
With Branford Marsalis
With John Scofield
With Zoot Sims and the Benny Carter Orchestra
With Bob Stewart
With The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra
With Stanley Turrentine
With McCoy Tyner