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Bob Brookmeyer

Active

1950s - 2010s

Born

December 19, 1929 in Kansas City, MO

Died

December 15, 2011 in Grantham, NH

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Cool Post-Bop West Coast Jazz Jazz Instrument Mainstream Jazz Progressive Jazz Saxophone Jazz Trombone Jazz Vibraphone/Marimba Jazz

Also Known As

Robert Brookmeyer
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Bob Brookmeyer

Biography by Scott Yanow

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A leading valve trombonist of the cool jazz era, also known for his progressive big-band arrangements.
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Album Highlights

  • New Works Celebration
    Bob Brookmeyer
    New Works Celebration
  • Morning Fun
    Bob Brookmeyer / Zoot S …
    Morning Fun
  • Get Well Soon
    Bob Brookmeyer
    Get Well Soon
  • One Night in Vermont
    Bob Brookmeyer / Ted Ro …
    One Night in Vermont
  • Recorded Fall 1961
    Stan Getz / Bob Brookme …
    Recorded Fall 1961
  • Mosaic Select: Bob Brookmeyer
    Bob Brookmeyer
    Mosaic Select: Bob Broo …
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