Dave Grusin
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Summary
Dave Grusin was born on June 26, 1934[1], in Littleton[2]. He has worked as a composer[3], pianist[4], conductor[5], jazz musician[6], and songwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,437 views/month, #6,838 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Child: Scott Grusin[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Occupation: film score composer[12], actor[13], bandleader[14], musician[15]
- Educated at: University of Colorado[16], Littleton High School[17], Manhattan School of Music[18]
- Notable work: Dave Grusin and the NY-LA Dream Band[19], Dave Grusin Presents GRP All-Star Big Band Live![20]
- Award received: Charles E. Lutton Man of Music Award[21], Academy Award for Best Original Score[22], Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media[23], honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music[24]
- Influenced by: Jerry Goldsmith[25], Elmer Bernstein[26], Henry Mancini[27], Benny Goodman[28], Duke Ellington[29], Herbie Mann[30], Nat King Cole[31], Herb Alpert[32], Bill Evans[33], Erroll Garner[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Genre: jazz[36], jazz fusion[37], contemporary jazz[38]
- Record label: GRP Records[39]
- Discography: Dave Grusin discography[40]
- Commons category: Dave Grusin[41]
- Family name: Grusin[42]
- Given name: Robert[43], David[44]
- Official website: http://davegrusin.com/[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:Dave Grusin[46]
- Instrument: piano[47], musical keyboard[48]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Original Score[49], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song[50], Academy Award for Best Original Song[51]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[52]
- Birth name: Robert David Grusin[53]
Why It Matters
Dave Grusin has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
He has been cited as an influence by Bruce Broughton[56], a composer[57], b. 1945[58], of United States[59], specialised in film score[60].
FAQs
Where was Dave Grusin born?
Dave Grusin's place of birth was Littleton[2].
What did Dave Grusin do for work?
Dave Grusin worked as a composer[3], pianist[4], conductor[5], jazz musician[6], and songwriter[7].
Where did Dave Grusin go to school?
Dave Grusin was educated at University of Colorado[16], Littleton High School[17], and Manhattan School of Music[18].
What awards did Dave Grusin receive?
Honors received include Charles E. Lutton Man of Music Award[21], Academy Award for Best Original Score[22], Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media[23], and honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music[24].
Who did Dave Grusin influence?
Dave Grusin has been cited as an influence by Bruce Broughton[56].