Bob Brookmeyer

Robert Brookmeyer (born December 19, 1929) is an American jazz valve trombonist, pianist, and arranger.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Brookmeyer first gained widespread public attention

Robert Brookmeyer (born December 19, 1929) is an American jazz valve trombonist, pianist, and arranger.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Brookmeyer first gained widespread public attention as a member of Gerry Mulligan's quartet from 1954 to 1957. He later worked with Jimmy Giuffre before rejoining Mulligan's Concert Jazz Band.