Bob Brookmeyer

Cool jazz, Musical Artist

1929 – 2011

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Who was Bob Brookmeyer?

Robert Edward Brookmeyer 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.

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Born
Dec 19, 1929
Kansas City
Also known as
  • Brookmeyer, Bob
  • Robert Edward Brookmeyer
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Spouses
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Missouri–Kansas City
  • New England Conservatory of Music
Died
Dec 15, 2011
New London

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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