Bob Brookmeyer

American jazz valve trombonist, pianist, arranger, and composer (1929–2011).

Born December 19th, 1929 in Kansas City.

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

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