Bob Florence

Bob Florence Bob Florence American pianist, composer, arranger, and big band leader Bob Florence (May 20, 1932 – May 15, 2008)[1] was an American pianist, composer, arranger, and big band leader. Quick facts Born, Died ... Bob Florence Born Robert Chase Florence (1932-05-20)May 20, 1932 Los Angeles, California, U.S. Died May 15, 2008(2008-05-15) (aged 75) Los Angeles Genres Jazz, big band, pop Occupations Musician, composer, arranger, band leader Instrument Piano Years active 1950s–2000s Labels Liberty, Trend, MAMA Close Career A child prodigy, Florence began piano lessons before he was five years old and at seven gave his first recital. Although his early education was in classical music, he was drawn to jazz and big band. He went to Los Angeles…

GENRES: Jazz, Composer