GRP All-Star Big Band

Donadini · 2010-09-29T20:59:25.000Z · 0 comments

The GRP Band was a group compiled in the late 1980s under the direction of Dave Grusin and Larry Rosen, principles of GRP Records. The band was a full band, and they mostly played well-known jazz pieces from the 1950s and 1960s written by famous musicians and composers. Many of these pieces were rearranged presenting a character of their own.<br /><br />GRP Band members were all big-name musicians in the 1980s and 1990s jazz scene. Few to none were no-name, and many led their own band. Members include:<br /> Arturo Sandoval - Trumpet<br /> Chuck Findley - Trumpet<br /> Randy Brecker - Trumpet<br /> Sal Marquez - Trumpet<br /> Byron Stripling - Trumpet<br /> George Bohanon - Trombone<br /> Timmy Capello - Saxophone<br /> Eric Marienthal - 1st Alto sax<br /> Nelson Rangell - 2nd Alto sax<br /> Bob Mintzer - 1st Tenor sax<br /> Ernie Watts - 2nd Tenor sax<br /> Tom Scott - Baritone sax<br /> Phillip Bent - Flute<br /> Dave Valentin - Flute<br /> Eddie Daniels - Clarinet<br /> Russell Ferrante - Piano<br /> Dave Grusin - Piano<br /> David Benoit - Piano<br /> Kenny Kirkland - Piano<br /> Gary Burton - Vibraphone<br /> Alex Acuna - Percussion<br /> Lee Ritenour - Guitar<br /> John Patitucci - Bass<br /> Dave Weckl - Drums<br />