Dave Grusin
American composer, arranger, producer, and pianist
Robert David Grusin (born June 26, 1934) is an American composer, arranger, producer, and pianist. He has won an Academy Award and ten Grammy Awards. He is the co-founder of GRP Records. He won an Oscar for his score of The Milagro Beanfield War (1988).[1][2]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Robert David Grusin |
| Born | June 26, 1934 Littleton, Colorado, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, jazz fusion, contemporary jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, producer |
| Instruments | Piano, keyboards |
| Years active | 1962–present |
| Labels | GRP |
| Website | www |
Influences change
Grusin's influences include Jerry Goldsmith, Elmer Bernstein, Henry Mancini, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Herbie Mann, Nat King Cole, Herb Alpert, Bill Evans, Erroll Garner and Buddy Baker.
References change
- ↑ "Dave Grusin Page". Soul Walking. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ↑ "Dave Grusin Biography". Film Reference. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
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