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Bob Brookmeyer

Born: Dec 19, 1929 in Kansas City, MO

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Genre: Jazz

Styles: Cool, Post-Bop, West Coast Jazz, Mainstream Jazz, Progressive Jazz

Biography: Bob Brookmeyer has long been the top valve trombonist in jazz and a very advanced arranger whose writing is influenced by modern classical music. He started out as a pianist in dance bands but was on valve trombone with Stan Getz (1953). He gained fame as a member of the Gerry Mulligan quartet (1954-1957), ...Read full biography

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New Works Celebration

Released: 1999

Label: Challenge

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This stunning release features the recording debut of Bob Brookmeyer's New Art Orchestra, made up mostly of young Europeans recruited by the valve trombonist while touring the Continent. The four-part ...Read full review

Spirit Music

Released: 2007

Label: ArtistShare

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Bob Brookmeyer is one of a handful of jazz musicians who consistently turns out compelling recordings featuring original music performed by large ensembles. Spirit Music is among his finest efforts, yet ...Read full review

More Bob Brookmeyer albums: Main Albums (50), Compilations (9)

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