Robert Edward Brookmeyer (December 19, 1929 – December 15, 2011) was an American
jazz valve
trombonist,
pianist, arranger, and composer. Born in
Kansas City, Missouri, Brookmeyer first gained widespread public attention as a member of
Gerry Mulligan's quartet from 1954 to 1957. He later worked with
Jimmy Giuffre, before rejoining Mulligan's Concert Jazz Band. He garnered 8
Grammy Award nominations during his lifetime.