- Born
- 22 May 1921
Veľké Leváre - Died
- 25 September 1995
Brno - Country
- Slovakia
- Active
- 1940–
Biography
Gustav Brom was a jazz musician who played clarinet. Gustav Brom was born on 22 May 1921 in Veľké Leváre and died on 25 September 1995 in Brno. The music is usually filed under jazz. Honours include Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia (1968), (1986) and South Moravian Region Award (2021).
Gustav Brom (22 May 1921 – 25 September 1995) was a Slovak-Czech big band leader, arranger, clarinetist and composer. He achieved fame in Europe and abroad from the 1940s right through to his death in 1995. He worked prolifically and was noted for remaining true to the jazz big band idiom, beginning with Dixieland and swing and later, with contributions from his musicians, moving into the West Coast jazz sound.
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Awards
- 1968 Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia
- 1986
- 2021 South Moravian Region Award
- 2021 honorary citizen of Brno
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Gustav Brom play?
Gustav Brom is known for playing clarinet.
When and where was Gustav Brom born?
Gustav Brom was born 22 May 1921 in Veľké Leváre.
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