Bob Brookmeyer

Bob Brookmeyer Bob Brookmeyer American jazz musician, arranger, and composer (1929–2011) Robert Edward "Bob" Brookmeyer (December 19, 1929 – December 15, 2011) was an American jazz valve trombonist, pianist, arranger, and composer. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Brookmeyer first gained widespread public attention as a member of Gerry Mulligan's quartet[2] from 1954 to 1957. He later worked with Jimmy Giuffre,[3] before rejoining Mulligan's Concert Jazz Band. He received eight Grammy Award nominations during his lifetime. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Bob Brookmeyer Brookmeyer in a 1963 advertisement Background information Born Robert Edward Brookmeyer (1929-12-19)December 19, 1929 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. Died December 15, 2011(2011-12-15) (aged 81) New London, New Hampshire, U.S.[1] Genres Mainstream jazz, Cool jazz, West Coast jazz,…

GENRES: Jazz, Trombone, Piano, Composer