GRP All-Star Big Band

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.

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

Albums

* GRP All-Star Big Band (1992)
* Dave Grusin Presents the GRP All-Star Big Band Live! (1993)
* All Blues (1995)

References