Mike Melvoin

Mike Melvoin
Born
Michael Melvoin

(1937-05-10)May 10, 1937
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedFebruary 22, 2012(2012-02-22) (aged 74)
Burbank, California
GenresJazz, rock, pop
OccupationsMusician, composer, arranger
InstrumentPiano
Formerly ofThe Wrecking Crew

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. Melvoin was nominated for the 2003 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Solo for "All or Nothing at All" from his album It's Always You.

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