Bob Brookmeyer
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Summary
Bob Brookmeyer was born on December 19, 1929[1], in Kansas City[2]. He died on December 15, 2011[3], in New London[4]. He worked as a composer[5], pianist[6], bandleader[7], conductor[8], and music educator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (683 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: December 16, 2011[11]
- Spouse: Margo Guryan[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Occupation: jazz musician[14], recording artist[15], music arranger[16], trombonist[17], musician[18]
- Employer: New England Conservatory[19]
- Award received: NEA Jazz Masters[20]
- Member of: Bob Brookmeyer Quintet[21], Q141632026[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Genre: jazz[24]
- Record label: Impulse![25], ACT Music[26], ArtistShare[27]
- Discography: Bob Brookmeyer discography[28]
- Commons category: Bob Brookmeyer[29]
- Cause of death: heart failure[30]
- Family name: Brookmeyer[31]
- Given name: Robert Edward[32]
- Official website: http://www.bobbrookmeyer.com[33]
- Manner of death: natural causes[34]
- Instrument: trombone[35], piano[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Birth name: Robert Edward Brookmeyer[38]
- Name in native language: Bob Brookmeyer[39]
Why It Matters
Bob Brookmeyer has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Bob Brookmeyer born?
Bob Brookmeyer's place of birth was Kansas City[2].
Where did Bob Brookmeyer die?
Bob Brookmeyer died in New London[4].
Who was Bob Brookmeyer married to?
Bob Brookmeyer's spouses include Margo Guryan[12].
What did Bob Brookmeyer do for work?
Bob Brookmeyer worked as a composer[5], pianist[6], bandleader[7], conductor[8], and music educator[9].
What awards did Bob Brookmeyer receive?
Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[20].