Rob McConnell
Canadian jazz musician (1935-2010) · Canada · On the map · Musicians · Died at 75
Robert Murray Gordon McConnell was a Canadian jazz trombonist, composer, and arranger. McConnell is best known for establishing and leading the big band The Boss Brass, which he directed from 1967 to 1999.
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2010Died1 May 20101997Canadian Music Hall of FameAward1995Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and VocalsAward1992Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A CappellaAward1983Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble AlbumAward1935Born14 February 1935
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About this person
Country
Canada
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1935 to 2010 · aged 75
Where to find them
The same award as Rob
Gil EvansBoth received Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
Magnus LindgrenBoth received Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella
Alan BroadbentBoth received Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and VocalsMoe KoffmanBoth received Canadian Music Hall of Fame
John BarryBoth received Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble AlbumWilf CarterBoth received Canadian Music Hall of Fame