Elliot Lawrence
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Pianists · 1925–2021

Elliot Lawrence

American musician (1925-2021)

Born
14 February 1925
Philadelphia
Died
2 July 2021
New York City
Country
United States
Active
2021–
Record labels
Columbia Records
Discography
3 albums

Biography

Elliot Lawrence was a jazz musician who played piano. Elliot Lawrence was born on 14 February 1925 in Philadelphia and died on 2 July 2021 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz and big band music. Record labels: Columbia Records. The discography here lists 3 albums, from “The Music of Elliot Lawrence” (1995) to “Plays Gerry Mulligan Arrangements” (1996). Honours include Tony Award for Best Conductor and Musical Director (1962).

Elliot Lawrence Broza (February 14, 1925 – July 2, 2021), known professionally as Elliot Lawrence, was an American jazz pianist and bandleader. Son of the broadcaster Stan Lee Broza, Lawrence led his first dance band at age 20, but he played swing at the time its heyday was coming to a close. He recorded copiously as a bandleader for Columbia, Decca, King, Fantasy, Vik, and SESAC between 1946 and 1960. Lawrence was music director for the Tony awards show.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

The Music of Elliot Lawrence 1995
Plays Gerry Mulligan Arrangements 1996
At the Hollywood Palladium · Live

Also plays on

Albums where Elliot Lawrence is credited as a sideman

Awards

  • 1962 Tony Award for Best Conductor and Musical Director

Historic 78 rpm records

  • A LITTLE WAKE-UP MUSIC ELLIOT LAWRENCE And His Orchestra · John Mandell · 1948 archive.org ↗
  • RELEASE ME ELLIOT LAWRENCE And His Orchestra · Corky Robbins and Johnny… · 1948 archive.org ↗
  • A LITTLE WAKE-UP MUSIC ELLIOT LAWRENCE And His Orchestra · John Mandell · 1952 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Elliot Lawrence play?

Elliot Lawrence is known for playing piano.

When and where was Elliot Lawrence born?

Elliot Lawrence was born 14 February 1925 in Philadelphia.

What are Elliot Lawrence's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include The Music of Elliot Lawrence (1995), Plays Gerry Mulligan Arrangements (1996) and At the Hollywood Palladium.

External links

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