Gail Laughton

Gail Laughton, born Denzil Gail Laughton (1921–1985), was an American jazz harpist. He worked in Hollywood, playing on many film and cartoon soundtracks.

Early life

Laughton was born in Oklahoma. His parents were both involved with the harp: his mother as a teacher and his father, Charles T. Laughton, as a harp builder. As a young child, he played with his family's orchestra, touring Cuba and Panama.[1] He joined the Oklahoma City Symphony in 1937, hired through the WPA at the minimum age of 15.[2]

Career

Laugton performs as Cary Grant's hands and arms during the harp-playing scene in The Bishop's Wife.[3]

Discography

Albums, as performer

Solo album

Singles

References

  1. "Gail Laughton, Jazz Harpist". The American Harp Journal 7 (3): 38–39. 1980.
  2. "Ralph Rose 1937-1938". Oklahoma City Philarmonic. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
  3. "Gail Laughton, Jazz Harpist". The American Harp Journal 7 (3): 38–39. 1980.
  4. Performing Arts Annual, 1989, p. 7
  5. The Jazz Discography CD-ROM 3.3, Tom Lord, Lord Music Reference, 2002
  6. Birosik, Patti Jean (1989). The New Age Music Guide. New York: Collier Books. p. 107. ISBN 0020416407.
  7. The Jazz Discography CD-ROM 3.3

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