Dave Grusin

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Dave Grusin

Sound 92 June 26, 1934

Littleton, Colorado, USA

Robert David "Dave" Grusin (born June 26, 1934) is an American composer, arranger and pianist. Grusin has composed many scores for feature films and television, and has won nume…

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The Goonies

The Goonies

7.5 1985 Movie
The Graduate

The Graduate

7.6 1967 Movie
The Firm

The Firm

6.7 1993 Movie
Tootsie

Tootsie

7.2 1982 Movie
Three Days of the Condor

Three Days of the Condor

7.3 1975 Movie
Selena

Selena

7.7 1997 Movie
Murder by Death

Murder by Death

7.1 1976 Movie
...And Justice for All

...And Justice for All

7.1 1979 Movie
Tequila Sunrise

Tequila Sunrise

6.1 1988 Movie
The Bonfire of the Vanities

The Bonfire of the Vanities

5.6 1990 Movie
St. Elsewhere

St. Elsewhere

5.7 1982 TV Show
Hope Floats

Hope Floats

6.4 1998 Movie

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Robert David "Dave" Grusin (born June 26, 1934) is an American composer, arranger and pianist. Grusin has composed many scores for feature films and television, and has won numerous awards for his soundtrack and record work, including an Academy award and 12 Grammys. He has had a prolific recording career as an artist, arranger, producer and executive producer.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2014
    Keep on Keepin' On

    Movie Additional Music

  2. 2013
    Skating to New York

    Movie Music

  3. 2011
    Lee Ritenour & Dave Grusin: Montreux Jazz Festival

    Movie Keyboards

  4. 2011
    An Evening With Dave Grusin

    Movie

  5. 2009
    The Hang All Stars - Leverkusener Jazztage

    Movie keyboards

  6. 2008
    Recount

    Movie Original Music Composer

  7. 2007
    Even Money

    Movie Original Music Composer

  8. 2005
    Lee Ritenour : Overtime

    Movie Piano

  9. 2003
    Lee Ritenour & Dave Grusin - Live From The Record Plant

    Movie Piano

  10. 2001
    Dinner with Friends

    Movie Original Music Composer

  11. 1999
    Random Hearts

    Movie Original Music Composer

  12. 1998
    Hope Floats

    Movie Original Music Composer

  13. 1997
    In the Gloaming

    Movie Music

  14. 1997
    Selena

    Movie Original Music Composer

  15. 1996
    Mulholland Falls

    Movie Original Music Composer

  16. 1995
    The Cure

    Movie Original Music Composer

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  1. 1993
    The Firm

    Movie Original Music Composer

  2. 1991
    For the Boys

    Movie Original Music Composer

  3. 1990
    The Bonfire of the Vanities

    Movie Original Music Composer

  4. 1990
    Havana

    Movie Original Music Composer

  5. 1989
    The Fabulous Baker Boys

    Movie Original Music Composer

  6. 1989
    A Dry White Season

    Movie Original Music Composer

  7. 1988
    Tequila Sunrise

    Movie Original Music Composer

  8. 1988
    This Is America, Charlie Brown

    TV show Music

  9. 1988
    Clara's Heart

    Movie Original Music Composer

  10. 1988
    The Milagro Beanfield War

    Movie Original Music Composer

  11. 1987
    Ishtar

    Movie Original Music Composer

  12. 1986
    Lucas

    Movie Original Music Composer

  13. 1985
    GRP All-Stars: Live from the Record Plant

    Movie Piano

  14. 1985
    The Goonies

    Movie Original Music Composer

  15. 1984
    Falling in Love

    Movie Original Music Composer

  16. 1984
    The Little Drummer Girl

    Movie Original Music Composer

  17. 1984
    The Pope of Greenwich Village

    Movie Original Music Composer

  18. 1984
    Racing with the Moon

    Movie Original Music Composer

  19. 1984
    Scandalous

    Movie Original Music Composer

  20. 1982
    Tootsie

    Movie Original Music Composer

  21. 1982
    St. Elsewhere

    TV show Main Title Theme Composer

  22. 1982
    Author! Author!

    Movie Original Music Composer

  23. 1981
    Reds

    Movie Original Music Composer

  24. 1981
    On Golden Pond

    Movie Original Music Composer