Bob Brookmeyer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Bob Brookmeyer

American jazz valve trombonist, pianist, arranger, and composer

Date of Birth: 19-Dec-1929

Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Date of Death: 15-Dec-2011

Profession: composer, conductor, pianist, bandleader, jazz musician, music pedagogue

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Robert Edward "Bob" Brookmeyer (December 19, 1929 – December 15, 2011) 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.
He garnered 8 Grammy Award nominations during his lifetime.