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).
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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
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
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