Bob Dorough

Bob Dorough
Dorough in the 1980s
Background information
Born
Robert Lrod [sic] Dorough

(1923-12-12)December 12, 1923
Cherry Hill, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedApril 23, 2018(2018-04-23) (aged 94)
Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationsMusician, composer, arranger, producer
InstrumentsVocals, piano
Years active1940s–2018
LabelsBethlehem, Music Minus One, Capitol, 52e Rue Est, Focus, Red, Blue Note, Arbors, Candid
Formerly ofSam Most, Bill Takas, Dave Frishberg, Blossom Dearie

Robert Lrod Dorough (December 12, 1923 – April 23, 2018) was an American bebop and cool jazz vocalist, pianist, and composer. He became famous as the composer and performer of songs in the TV series Schoolhouse Rock!, as well as for his work with Miles Davis, Blossom Dearie, and others.

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