Dave Grusin

Dave Grusin
Grusin in 2008
Background information
Birth name	Robert David Grusin
Born	(1934-06-26) June 26, 1934 Littleton, Colorado, U.S.
Genres	Jazz, jazz fusion, contemporary jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer, producer
Instruments	Piano, keyboards
Years active	1962–present
Labels	GRP
Website	www.grusin.net

Robert David Grusin (born June 26, 1934) is an American composer, arranger, producer, and pianist. He has won an Academy Award and ten Grammy Awards. He is the co-founder of GRP Records. He won an Oscar for his score of The Milagro Beanfield War (1988).

Influences

Grusin's influences include Jerry Goldsmith, Elmer Bernstein, Henry Mancini, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Herbie Mann, Nat King Cole, Herb Alpert, Bill Evans, Erroll Garner and Buddy Baker.