Trio of 2023 lifetime achievement honorees saluted during organization’s fundraising benefit at L.A.’s Vibrato Grill Jazz.
Capping the Grusin tribute was a surprise performance by the man himself. Calling the evening “such a gas” for getting the chance to see “old friends from all the years of trying to do this stuff,” a spry and humorous Grusin sat at the piano and beautifully played two of his songs, including the Oscar-nominated hit from the and his late wife Marilyn. Bergman was also on hand to present Grusin’s award.
In his emotional remarks about his friend and collaborator, Bergman said, “There are some people in life who transcend the friend category and become family. Not only is Dave an inspiring melody writer, he’s an intelligent and discerning [writing] partner; a unique man. The moment he puts his hands on the keys, you know it’s Grusin.”
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