Dave Grusin

The Profile

Dave Grusin is an American composer, pianist, arranger and producer, known for jazz recordings and for composing film scores.

Co-founder of GRP Records; widely known for jazz albums and film soundtracks (examples present in the DeBaser works list).

A reader discovered Dave Grusin via a compilation and praises his jazz foundation and wide influences (classical to South American folk). The review highlights Grusin's film soundtrack work (The Graduate, Three Days of the Condor) and tracks like "Bossa Baroque." Overall tone is affectionate and curious.