Bill Reichenbach, Jr.
Jazz fusion, Composer
1949 –
Who is Bill Reichenbach, Jr.?
William Frank "Bill" Reichenbach Jr. is an American jazz trombonist and composer. He is the son of Bill Reichenbach who was the drummer for Charlie Byrd from 1962 to 1973. He is best known as a session musician for television, films, cartoons, and commercials. He also recorded a solo CD, "Special Edition", where he is featured on tenor as well as bass trombone.
He began in high school playing for various bands in the Washington, D. C. area. He also sat in with his father's group where he played with Milt Jackson, Zoot Sims, and others. Reichenbach went on to study at the Eastman School of Music and on graduating joined the "Buddy Rich band." He would also work in the Toshiko Akiyoshi – Lew Tabackin Big Band in Los Angeles in the mid/late 1970s. After that move he became known for music for television and film. He played trombone on The Wiz and, with the Seawind Horns including Jerry Hey on Michael Jackson's albums : Off the Wall, Thriller and HIStory.
He also acted as a composer for Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue.
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- Born
- Nov 20, 1949
Takoma Park - Also known as
- Bill Reichenbach
- William Frank "Bill" Reichenbach Jr.
- Bill
- William Frank Reichenbach Jr.
- Bill Reichenbach Jr.
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Eastman School of Music
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on July 23, 2013
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