George Mraz

Double bass, Musical Artist

1944 –

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Who is George Mraz?

George Mraz is a jazz bassist and alto saxophonist. He was a member of Oscar Peterson's group, and has worked with Pepper Adams, Stan Getz, Michel Petrucciani, Stephane Grappelli, Tommy Flanagan, Jimmy Raney, Chet Baker and many other important jazz musicians. He also appears with Joe Lovano, Hank Jones, and Paul Motian on Lovano's records, I'm All For You and Joyous Encounters.

During the 1970s he was a member of the New York Jazz Quartet and The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, and in the 1980s a member of Quest.

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Born
Sep 9, 1944
Písek
Also known as
  • Jiří Mráz
  • Mraz, George
  • Georges Mraz
  • Catherine Philip, Delaite Serge & Mraz Georges
Profession
Education
  • Berklee College of Music
  • Prague Conservatory

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on July 23, 2013

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