Michael Kamen

Biography

Born 04/15/1948

A former lead singer and oboist with the famed 1960s chamber music group the New York Rock and Roll Ensemble, Michael Kamen turned successful, prolific film and TV composer in the 1990s.

Kamen began his solo career composing music for the Joffrey Ballet and the La Scala Opera Company. He...
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Awards

  • In 1997, received Grammy for Best Instrumental Arrangement
  • In 1992, received Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Performance
  • In 1992, received Grammy for Best Song Written Specifically Written for a Motion Picture or for Television

Highlights

  • In 1976, Wrote first film score, "The Next Man"
  • In 1970, First film credit for songs in "Zacariah"
  • In 1965, Formed New York Rock Ensemble

Family & Companions

  • Sasha Kamen: daughter (born c. 1975)
  • Zoe Kamen: daughter (born c. 1980)

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