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Died On This Date (May 15, 2008) Bob Florence / Grammy Winning Jazz Composer

Posted by themusicsover on May 15, 2010

Bob Florence
May 30, 1932 – May 15, 2008

Bob Florence was an award winning pianist and arranger whose interest in the piano started when he began taking lessons at the age of five.  He also led his own Los Angeles-based big band, Limited Edition, for some 50 years.  Throughout his career, he received sixteen nominations, winning one for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Performance in 2000.  He also won two Emmys for his work as Music Director on Julie Andrews In Concert and Linda Lavin’s Linda In Wonderland.   Florence passed away in his home just days before his 76th birthday.

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