GRP All-Star Big Band

The GRP Band was a group compiled in the late 1980s under the direction of Dave Grusin and Larry Rosen, principles of GRP Records. The band was a full band, and they mostly played well-known jazz pieces from the 1950s and 1960s written by famous musicians and composers. Many of these pieces were rearranged presenting a character of their own.

Band members
GRP Band members were all big-name musicians in the 1980s and 1990s jazz scene. Few if any were "no-name", and many led their own band. Members include:
 * Arturo Sandoval - Trumpet
 * Chuck Findley - Trumpet
 * Randy Brecker - Trumpet
 * Sal Marquez - Trumpet
 * Byron Stripling - Trumpet
 * George Bohanon - Trombone
 * Timmy Capello - Saxophone
 * Eric Marienthal - 1st Alto saxophone
 * Nelson Rangell - 2nd Alto sax
 * Bob Mintzer - 1st Tenor saxophone
 * Ernie Watts - 2nd Tenor sax
 * Tom Scott - Baritone saxophone
 * Phillip Bent - Flute
 * Dave Valentin - Flute
 * Eddie Daniels - Clarinet
 * Russell Ferrante - Piano
 * Dave Grusin - Piano
 * David Benoit - Piano
 * Kenny Kirkland - Piano
 * Chick Corea - Piano
 * Ramsey Lewis - Piano
 * Russell Ferrante - Piano
 * Gary Burton - Vibraphone
 * Alex Acuna - Percussion
 * Lee Ritenour - Guitar
 * John Patitucci - Bass
 * Dave Weckl - Drums

Discography

 * GRP All-Star Big Band (1992)
 * Dave Grusin Presents GRP All-Star Big Band Live! (1993)
 * All Blues (1995)