Alan Broadbent

Pianist

Birthday April 23, 1947

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace New Zealand

Age 77 years old

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About

Jazz pianist, arranger, and composer who became known for his collaborations with other prominent artists.

Before Fame

He came to the United States to enter the Berklee College of Music in 1966.

Trivia

He became known for reimagining classics such as Cole Porter's What is this Thing Called Love? and Sonny Rollins' Oleo.

Family Life

He moved his family to New York from Los Angeles in 2011, but not before giving a final recital at the Jazz Bakery.

Associated With

His collaborations with Natalie Cole and Shirley Horn won him two Grammys.