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Bob Brookmeyer

Valve trombonist, pianist, composer; sideman, leader and teacher, Bob Brookmeyer (1929-2011) was one of the great jazz all-rounders. Geoffrey Smith surveys his witty, swinging work with the likes of Gerry Mulligan, Stan Getz and Clark Terry.

1 hour

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Sun 29 May 2016 00:00

Music Played

  • Gerry Mulligan

    The Lady Is A Tramp

    • Jeru.
    • Proper.
    • 8.
  • Bob Brookmeyer

    Some Sweet Day

    • Traditionalism Revisited.
    • Vogue.
    • 4.
  • Jimmy Giuffre

    The Train and The River

    • Jazz On A Summer's Day.
    • Charly.
    • 1.
  • Bob Brookmeyer

    Blues Suite: Second Movement

    • Portrait of the Artist.
    • Fresh Sound Records.
    • 4.
  • Bob Brookmeyer

    It's So Peaceful In The Country

    • 7 x Wilder.
    • Verve.
    • 4.
  • Clark Terry-Bob Brookmeyer & Clark Terry-Bob Brookmeyer Quintet

    The Hymn

    • Complete Studio Recordings.
    • Phono.
    • 10.
  • Bob Brookmeyer

    Jive Hoot

    • Bob Brookmeyer and Friends.
    • Columbia.
    • 1.
  • Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra

    ABC Blues

    • Thad Jones Mel Lewis and the Jazz Orchestra.
    • Solid State.
    • 3.
  • Bob Brookmeyer, Stockholm Jazz Orchestra & Bob Brookmeyer Stockholm Jazz Orchestra

    Ceremony

    • Dreams.
    • Dragon.
    • 6.

Performers:

Ìý Title:ÌýÌýThe Lady Is A Tramp Ìý
Ìý Artist:ÌýGerry Mulligan
Ìý Composers:ÌýRodgers & Hart Ìý
Ìý Album Title:ÌýJeruÌý
Ìý Label:ÌýÌýProperÌýCatalogue No:ÌýP1484Ìý
Ìý Duration:Ìý03’37Ìý
Ìý Performers:ÌýBob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Gerry Mulligan, baritone saxophone; Red Mitchell, bass; Frankl Isola, drums.

Ìý
Ìý Title:ÌýÌýSome Sweet Day Ìý
Ìý Artist:ÌýBob BrookmeyerÌý
Ìý Composers:ÌýEd Rose, Tony Jackson, Abe OlmanÌý
Ìý Album Title:ÌýTraditionalism RevisitedÌý
Ìý Label:ÌýÌýVogueÌýCatalogue No:ÌýLAE 12018Ìý
Ìý Duration:Ìý04’47Ìý
Ìý Performers:Ìý Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Jimmy Giuffre, tenor saxophone; Jim Hall,Ìý guitar; Joe Benjamin, bass; Dave Bailey, drums.

ÌýÌý
Ìý Title:ÌýÌýThe Train and The River Ìý
Ìý Artist:ÌýJimmy GiuffreÌý
Ìý Composers:ÌýJimmy GiuffreÌý
Ìý Album Title:ÌýJazz On A Summer's DayÌý
Ìý Label:ÌýÌýCharleyÌýCatalogue No:ÌýCDGR-196Ìý
Ìý Duration:Ìý04’43Ìý
Ìý Performers:ÌýJimmy Giuffre, clarinet, tenor and baritone saxophone; Jim Hall, guitar; Bob Brookmeyer, trombone

Ìý
Ìý Title:ÌýÌýBlues Suite: Second Movement Ìý
Ìý Artist:ÌýBob BrookmeyerÌý
Ìý Composers:ÌýBob BrookmeyerÌý
Ìý Album Title:ÌýPortrait of the ArtistÌý
Ìý Label:ÌýÌýFresh Sound RecordsÌýCatalogue No:ÌýFSRCD568Ìý
Ìý Duration:Ìý03’53
Ìý Performers:ÌýErnie Royal, Nick Travis, trumpets; John Barrows, French horn; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Frank Rehak, trombone; Bill Barber, tuba; Danny Bank, flute, bass clarinet; Gene Quill, alto saxophone; George Duvivier, bass; Charlie Persip, drums

ÌýÌý
Ìý Title:ÌýÌýIt’s So Peaceful in the Country Ìý
Ìý Artist:ÌýBob BrookmeyerÌý
Ìý Composers:ÌýWilderÌý
Ìý Album Title:Ìý7 x WilderÌý
Ìý Label:ÌýÌýVerveÌýCatalogue No:ÌýV68385Ìý
Ìý Duration:Ìý04’02Ìý
Ìý Performers:ÌýBob Brookmeyer, Valve trombone; Jim Hall, guitar; Bill Crow, bass; MelÌý Lewis, drums.

Ìý
Ìý Title:ÌýÌýThe Hymn Ìý
Ìý Artist:ÌýClark Terry Bob Brookmeyer QuintetÌý
Ìý Composers:ÌýCharlie ParkerÌý
Ìý Album Title:ÌýComplete Studio RecordingsÌý
Ìý Label:ÌýÌýPhonoÌýCatalogue No:Ìý870232Ìý
Ìý Duration:Ìý03’52
Ìý Performers:ÌýClark Terry, trumpet and flugelhorn; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Roger Kellaway, piano; Bill Crow, bass; Dave Bailey, drums


ÌýÌýTitle:ÌýÌýJive Hoot Ìý
Ìý Artist:ÌýBob BrookmeyerÌý
Ìý Composers:ÌýBob BrookmeyerÌý
Ìý Album Title:ÌýBob Brookmeyer and FriendsÌý
Ìý Label:ÌýÌýColumbiaÌýCatalogue No:Ìý468413-2Ìý
Ìý Duration:Ìý04’40Ìý
Ìý Performers:ÌýBob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Stan Getz, tenor saxophone; Herbie Hancock, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Gary Burton, vibraphone; Elvin Jones, drums.

ÌýÌý
Ìý Title: ÌýABC Blues Ìý
Ìý Artist:ÌýThad Jones-Mel Lewis OrchestraÌý
Ìý Composers:ÌýBob BrookmeyerÌý
Ìý Album Title:ÌýThad Jones Mel Lewis and the Jazz OrchestraÌý
Ìý Label:ÌýÌýSolid StateÌýCatalogue No:ÌýSM 17003Ìý
Ìý Duration:Ìý12’53Ìý
Ìý Performers:ÌýThad Jones, flugelhorn; Mel Lewis, drums; Jerome Richardson, Joe Farrell, Jerry Dodgion, Eddie Daniels, Pepper Adams, saxophones; Richard Williams, Danny Stiles, Bill Berry, Jimmy Nottingham, trumpets; Bob Brookmeyer, Jack Rains, Tom McIntosh, Cliff Heather, trombones; Richard Davis, bass; Hank Jones, piano; Sam Herman, guitar.

ÌýÌý
Ìý Title:ÌýÌýCeremony Ìý
Ìý Artist:ÌýBob Brookmeyer & Stockholm Jazz OrchestraÌý
Ìý Composers:ÌýBob BrookmeyerÌý
Ìý Album Title:ÌýDreamsÌý
Ìý Label:ÌýÌýDragonÌýCatalogue No:ÌýORCD169Ìý
Ìý Duration:Ìý07’15Ìý
Ìý Performers:ÌýBob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Jan Kohlin, Fredrik Noren, Lars Lindgren, Stig Persson, Gustvo Bergalli, trumpets & flugelhorns; Mikael Raberg, Bertil Strandberg, Mats Hermansson, Sven Larsson, trombones; Dave Castle, alto saxophone; Hakan Brostrom, saxophone, Ulf Andersson, Johan Alenius, saxophone; Hans Arktoft, baritone sax; Anders Widmark, piano; Jan Adefeldt, bass; Johan Dielemans, drums.

Ìý

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  • Sun 29 May 2016 00:00

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