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    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 .

  2. "Mike Melvoin was a talented pianist, composer and performer who worked with hundreds of artists during his 50-year-plus career," said Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow. "The Academy is grateful for his contributions, his passion, and his unwavering belief in its missions.

  3. Feb 27, 2012 · Former Recording Academy prexy was jazz pianist. By Andrew Barker. Jazz pianist, composer, arranger, former Recording Academy president and prolific studio musician Mike Melvoin died on Feb. 23 in ...

  4. Feb 24, 2012 · Mike Melvoin, a former head of the Recording Academy and a prominent pianist/composer/arranger who worked with Michael Jackson, the Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand, has died. He was 74.

  5. Read more about Mike Melvoin GRAMMY History and other GRAMMY-winning and GRAMMY-nominated artists on GRAMMY.com

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  7. Feb 22, 2012 · Because he is based in Los Angeles and has worked extensively in the studios, pianist Mike Melvoin has not yet gained the fame that he deserves for his impressive technique and strong jazz improvising…. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1960s - 2000s. Born.

  8. Because he is based in Los Angeles and has worked extensively in the studios, pianist Mike Melvoin has not yet gained the fame that he deserves for his impressive technique and strong jazz improvising talents. He began playing piano when he was three but graduated from Dartmouth in 1959 with a degree in English.

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