This was posted on his official website :
BOB BROOKMEYER (1929-2011)
12/18/2011
5:51:37 AM - It’s with great sadness that we share the news that Bob
Brookmeyer passed away last night, just three days shy of his 82nd
birthday. Bob was an integral force in music, making some of the
greatest groups in jazz history what we know and admire today. Whether
as a composer, arranger or trombonist, his voice is immediately
discernible from the very first note, always bringing a smile and one
word: "Brookmeyer."
For many of us, Bob has always been a
tremendous inspiration and an overflowing wealth of knowledge. You'd be
hard to find a large ensemble composer that doesn't have Bob's name on
the top of their list of favorites. For those lucky enough to have the
opportunity to study with him, we were given more than just an education
in the art of being a great composer, we were given a level of both
love and support that expanded far beyond the classroom. He had a
wonderful ability to cultivate our inner strengths, yet pull us out of
our comfort zones and stretch us farther than we could have ever
imagined possible.
Bob's newest album, STANDARDS, which was officially released a few
weeks ago, was a record Bob was incredibly proud of. It is a true
masterpiece in every sense of the word, with each arrangement encompassing
everything that is "Bob Brookmeyer."
Bob, you were an amazing
force and a fearless leader to all jazz composers. Thank you for your
years of inspiration, support, and for leaving a legacy of music to
continually inspire us for years to come.
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