GRP All-Star Big Band
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The GRP Band was a group compiled in the late 1980's under the direction of Dave Grusin and Larry Rosen, principles of the GRP label. The band was a full band, and they mostly played well-known jazz pieces from the 1950's and 1960's written by famous musicians and composers. Many of these pieces were rearranged presenting a character of their own.
[edit] Band Members
GRP Band members were all big-name musicians in the 1980's and 1990's jazz scene. Few to none were no-name, and many led their own band. Members include:
- Arturo Sandoval - Trumpet
- Chuck Findley - Trumpet
- Randy Brecker - Trumpet
- Sal Marquez - Trumpet
- Byron Stripling - Trumpet
- George Bohanon - Trombone
- Timmy Capello - Saxophone
- Eric Marienthal - 1st Alto sax
- Nelson Rangell - 2nd Alto sax
- Bob Mintzer - 1st Tenor sax
- Ernie Watts - 2nd Tenor sax
- Tom Scott - Baritone sax
- Phillip Bent - Flute
- Dave Valentin - Flute
- Eddie Daniels - Clarinet
- Russell Ferrante - Piano
- Dave Grusin - Piano
- David Benoit - Piano
- Kenny Kirkland - Piano
- Gary Burton - Vibraphone
- Alex Acuna - Percussion
- Lee Ritenour - Guitar
- John Patitucci - Bass
- Dave Weckl - Drums
[edit] Albums
- GRP All-Star Big Band (1992)
- Dave Grusin Presents the GRP All-Star Big Band Live! (1993)
- All Blues (1995)
[edit] References
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