Don Grolnick

• Born: September 23, 1947, New York, NY
• Died: June 01, 1996, New York, NY
• Active: '80s, '90s
• Genres: Jazz
• Instrument: Keyboards, Piano
• Representative Albums: "The Complete Blue Note Recordings," "London Concert," "Weaver of Dreams"

Biography

Don Grolnick was a subtle and rather underrated pianist throughout his career, but his flexibility and talents were well known to his fellow musicians. Grolnick played in rock bands while a teenager but was always interested in jazz. He worked in the early fusion group Dreams (1969-1971), the Brecker Brothers (starting in 1975), and in the early '80s with Steps Ahead. He has long been a busy session musician often utilized by pop singers. In the 1980s, Grolnick appeared in many settings including with Joe Farrell, George Benson, Peter Erskine, David Sanborn, John Scofield, Mike Stern, and the Bob Mintzer big band. Don Grolnick is heard at his best on his Hip Pocket debut Hearts and Numbers (1986), and on his two Blue Note albums, which have been reissued as a double-CD. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

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