Bob Brookmeyer

Robert Brookmeyer (born December 19, 1929) is an American jazz valve trombonist, pianist, and arranger.

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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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In the late 1950s he moved to New York City to work as a freelance arranger. In the 1960s he also worked as a studio musician, co-led a quintet with Clark Terry, and worked in the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis orchestra. In the 1970s he arranged for Lewis's band.

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After a period in Europe he has returned to the United States, where he continues to write and record.

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In June 2005, Brookmeyer joined ArtistShare and announced a project to fund an upcoming third album featuring his New Art Orchestra. The CD will be titled Spirit Music, and is expected to be ready by March 2006.

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