Gary cooper has been teaching and performing around detroit and suburbs for over 30 years, he has performed at least 7 times for the detoit auto show,as well as the upcoming auto show in 08. He is a multi-instrumentalist, playing trumpet , flugelhorn, alto , soprano,tenor sax and flute and recorder,. He has played in small jazz combos , 8 piece rock groups. Duos trios as well as doing a one man band show,.