Bob Brookmeyer

American jazz valve trombonist, pianist, arranger, and composer.

Born December 19th, 1929 in Kansas City. [ref]

Died December 16th, 2011 at 81 years old in New London (heart failure). [ref]

Occupations
bandleader, composer, conductor, jazz musician, music teacher, pianist, recording artist
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