- GRP All-Star Big Band
The GRP Band was a group compiled in the late 1980's under the direction of
Dave Grusin andLarry 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.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 - DrumsAlbums
* GRP All-Star Big Band (1992)
* Dave Grusin Presents the GRP All-Star Big Band Live! (1993)
* All Blues (1995)References
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