Dave Grusin

Biography

Born 06/26/1934

Prolific Hollywood film music composer who began as Andy Williams' accompanist and soon thereafter served as music director for his hit variety show in the 1960s. Grusin got to know the show's producers, Norman Lear and Bud Yorkin, who gave him his first chance to score for features with "Divorce...
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Awards

  • In 2002, received Grammy for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)
  • In 1997, received CableACE Award for Original Score
  • In 1995, received Grammy for Best Instrumental Arrangement

Highlights

  • In 1990, GRP Records acquired by MCA in March
  • In 1983, Formed record label, GRP Records Inc., with Rosen
  • In 1976, Formed music production company with Larry Rosen

Family & Companions

  • Henri Grusin: father (violinist who played chamber music before Grusin was born)
  • Don Grusin: brother (born on April 22, 1941)

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