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Bob Brookmeyer - Definition

Robert Brookmeyer (born December 19, 1929) is an American jazz valve trombonist, pianist, and arranger.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Brookmeyer first gained widespread public attention as a member of Gerry Mulligan's quartet from 1954 to 1957. He later worked with Jimmy Giuffre before rejoining Mulligan's Concert Jazz Band.

In the late 1950s he moved to New York City to work as a freelance arranger. In the 1960s he also worked as a studio musician, co-led a quintet with Clark Terry, and worked in the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis orchestra. In the 1970s he arranged for Lewis's band.

After a period in Europe he has returned to the United States, where he continues to write and record.

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Example Usage of Brookmeyer

JazzCruisin: RT @darcyjamesargue Spirit Music: Bob Brookmeyer at 80 http://bit.ly/5Xa8RR
Kyoswing_op1: 内容は「Mr.Music」「Al & Zoot」(最初期の)、それからBob Brookmeyer との二管が二枚。 あとおまけもあるみたいだ…。すごいな。36曲1500円。
jimmytherhead: About to engage in some white-note exercise action courtesy of Bob Brookmeyer C/o Hans Koller. Damn that sounds boring. :-)
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