Pianists · 1937–2012
Mike Melvoin
American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger (1937-2012)
- Born
- 10 May 1937
Oshkosh - Died
- 22 February 2012
Burbank - Country
- United States
- Discography
- 5 albums
Biography
Mike Melvoin was a jazz musician who played piano. Mike Melvoin was born on 10 May 1937 in Oshkosh and died on 22 February 2012 in Burbank. The music is usually filed under jazz, pop music and rock music. The discography here lists 5 albums, from “The Moog Synthesizer Featuring The Plastic Cow” (1970) to “The Capitol Sessions” (2000).
Mike Melvoin (May 10, 1937 – February 22, 2012) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger. He served as chairman and president of The Recording Academy and worked as a prolific studio musician, recording with Frank Sinatra, John Lennon, The Jackson 5, Natalie Cole, and The Beach Boys. Melvoin was nominated for the 2003 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Solo for "All or Nothing at All" from his album It's Always You.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Mike Melvoin is credited as a sideman
| 1967 | Music From Mission: Impossible — Lalo Schifrin |
| 1967 | Wind, Sky and Diamonds — Gábor Szabó |
| 1967 | The Honeysuckle Breeze — Tom Scott |
| 1967 | Light My Fire — Bob Thiele and His New Happy Times Orchestra & Gábor Szabó |
| 1968 | Cal Tjader Sounds Out Burt Bacharach — Cal Tjader |
| 1969 | Memphis Jackson — Milt Jackson with The Ray Brown Big Band |
| 1969 | Moog Power — Hugo Montenegro |
| 1974 | And the Feeling’s Good — José Feliciano |
| 1974 | Look at the Fool — Tim Buckley |
| 1975 | Mellow Madness — Quincy Jones |
| 1975 | Nighthawks at the Diner — Tom Waits |
| 1976 | Coming Out — The Manhattan Transfer |
| 1977 | Streisand Superman — Barbra Streisand |
| 1978 | One — Ahmad Jamal |
| 1979 | Boulevard Nights — Lalo Schifrin |
| 1991 | Unforgettable: With Love — Natalie Cole |
| 1993 | Duets — Frank Sinatra |
| 1994 | Don't Stop Now! — Louie Bellson |
| 2011 | Coming Out & Pastiche — The Manhattan Transfer |
| 2014 | Partners — Barbra Streisand |
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Mike Melvoin play?
Mike Melvoin is known for playing piano.
When and where was Mike Melvoin born?
Mike Melvoin was born 10 May 1937 in Oshkosh.
What are Mike Melvoin's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include The Capitol Sessions (2000), The Moog Synthesizer Featuring The Plastic Cow (1970), The Plastic Cow Goes Moooooog (1970), Ashanti (1979) and Spirit Of Jazz Vocals (1999).
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