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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.
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:
Arturo Sandoval - Trumpet
Chuck Findley - Trumpet
Randy Brecker - Trumpet
Sal Marquez - Trumpet
Byron Stripling - Trumpet
George Bohanon - Trombone
Timmy Capello - Saxophone
Eric Marienthal - 1st Alto sax
Nelson Rangell - 2nd Alto sax
Bob Mintzer - 1st Tenor sax
Ernie Watts - 2nd Tenor sax
Tom Scott - Baritone sax
Phillip Bent - Flute
Dave Valentin - Flute
Eddie Daniels - Clarinet
Russell Ferrante - Piano
Dave Grusin - Piano
David Benoit - Piano
Kenny Kirkland - Piano
Gary Burton - Vibraphone
Alex Acuna - Percussion
Lee Ritenour - Guitar
John Patitucci - Bass
Dave Weckl - Drums
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