Alan Broadbent facts for kids
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Alan Broadbent
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Broadbent in 2008
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alan Leonard Broadbent |
| Born | 23 April 1947 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, arranger, composer |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Labels | Granite, Trend, Concord Jazz |
| Associated acts | Charlie Haden, Natalie Cole |
Alan Broadbent is a very talented jazz musician from New Zealand. He is a skilled pianist, an arranger (someone who writes music for different instruments), and a composer (someone who writes original songs). He has worked with many famous singers and musicians throughout his career.
Early Life
Alan Broadbent was born in Auckland, New Zealand, on April 23, 1947. He started learning piano and music theory in his home country. In 1966, he moved to the United States to study music at the Berklee College of Music.
Later Life and Career
During the 1990s, Broadbent worked on Natalie Cole's album Unforgettable... with Love. He then became her pianist and conductor for her concert tours. His special arrangement for her video "When I Fall in Love" won a Grammy Award for Best Orchestral Arrangement.
He also won another Grammy Award for his arrangement of Leonard Bernstein's song "Lonely Town". This song was recorded by Shirley Horn. Alan Broadbent also wrote music arrangements for albums by Glenn Frey and Paul McCartney. He has also worked as a conductor for the famous singer Diana Krall.
In 2008, Alan Broadbent was given a special honor in New Zealand. He was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his great contributions to jazz music.
In November 2013, his solo piano album Heart to Heart received a top rating from Down Beat magazine. This shows how much his music is appreciated.
Music He Has Made
Alan Broadbent has released many albums as a leader or co-leader. He has also played piano or arranged music for many other artists. Some of the famous musicians he has worked with include:
- Natalie Cole
- Michael Feinstein
- Charlie Haden
- Scott Hamilton
- Woody Herman
- Irene Kral
- Barbra Streisand
- Bud Shank
- Shirley Horn
- Lee Ritenour
- Sheila Jordan
- Mel Tormé
- Diana Krall
- Linda Ronstadt
- Rod Stewart
- Seth MacFarlane
- Pat Metheny
See also
- List of music arrangers
