Bob Brookmeyer
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 from 1954 to 1957. He later worked with Jimmy Giuffre, before rejoining Mulligan's Concert Jazz Band. He garnered 8 Grammy Award nominations during his lifetime. |
Birth and Death Data: Born December 19, 1929 (Kansas City), Died December 15, 2011 (New London)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1956 - 1960
Roles Represented in DAHR: valve trombone, trombone
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Recordings (Results 26-38 of 38 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 103494 | 10/11/1957 | Somewhere | Manny Albam Orchestra | instrumentalist, valve trombone | |||
| Decca | 103495 | 10/11/1957 | Finale: I feel pretty/America/One hand | Manny Albam Orchestra | instrumentalist, valve trombone | |||
| Decca | 104517 | 3/5/1958 | I'm beginning to see the light | Manny Albam Orchestra | instrumentalist, valve trombone | |||
| Decca | 104518 | 3/5/1958 | Don't you know I care | Manny Albam Orchestra | instrumentalist, valve trombone | |||
| Decca | 104519 | 3/5/1958 | In a mellow tone | Manny Albam Orchestra | instrumentalist, valve trombone | |||
| Decca | 104520 | 3/5/1958 | The sky fell down | Manny Albam Orchestra | instrumentalist, valve trombone | |||
| Decca | 105626 | 9/12/1958 | Manhattan | George Russell Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 105627 | 11/24/1958 | A helluva town | George Russell Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 105628 | 11/24/1958 | Manhattan-Rico | George Russell Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 105629 | 3/24/1959 | Big city blues | George Russell Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 106127 | 3/24/1959 | East side medley: Autumn in New York ; How about you | George Russell Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | |||
| Decca | 108513 | 1/27/1960 | Waltz from outer space | George Russell Orchestra | instrumentalist, valve trombone | |||
| Decca | 108514 | 1/27/1960 | Dimensions | George Russell Orchestra | instrumentalist, valve trombone |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Brookmeyer, Bob," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/201117.
Brookmeyer, Bob. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/201117.
"Brookmeyer, Bob." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Brookmeyer, Bob, 1929-2011 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81071194
Wikidata: Bob Brookmeyer - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q494982
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/56795511
MusicBrainz: Bob Brookmeyer - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/9d1b5faa-96b9-4061-b1e9-1fb9cd74ab66
ISNI: 0000 0001 1444 9181 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000114449181
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