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Lou Gare was born Leslie Arthur Gare on June 16, 1939 in Rugby, Warwickshire, England. He is best known for his works with the improvised music ensemble AMM and recorded six albums with the group and another two as a soloist.

Eventually settling in the West Country, he still played in relative obscurity. Then Lou joined a big band that became The Uncommon Orchestra. He remained with them until health problems limited his participation.

Throughout his career he played with musicians such as Eddie Prévost, Mike Westbrook, Cornelius Cardew, Keith Rowe and Sam Richards

Free-jazz tenor saxophonist Lou Gare transitioned on October 6, 2017.

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