John Bunch
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Biography
John Bunch was an American jazz pianist born on December 1, 1921, in Tipton, Indiana. He studied with George Johnson and performed with adult bands by age 14. During World War II, Bunch served as a bombardier in the Army Air Forces; his plane was shot down in 1944, and he was held as a prisoner of war. After the war, he earned a degree in linguistics from Indiana University. In 1956, Bunch relocated to Los Angeles to perform with Georgie Auld and Jimmie Rowles before moving to New York in 1958. He joined the ensembles of Eddie Condon and Maynard Ferguson. Between 1966 and 1972, he served as the musical director for Tony Bennett. Bunchâs recording career featured the albums Johnâs Bunch (1975), New York Swing (1996), and A Special Alliance (2001). He collaborated with performers including Scott Hamilton and Warren Vaché. Bunch died of melanoma on March 30, 2010, in Manhattan.
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- In a Sentimental Mood
- Ellington '66 by John Bunch
- Put on a Happy Face
- Girl Talk
- Chicago
- Polka Dots & Moonbeams by John Bunch
- Sweets Tooth featuring Eddie Bert
- The Good Life
- Street of Dreams
- Yellow Dog Blues (Take 1) featuring John Bunch
- Maybe September
- Sleepin' Bee
- Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by John Bunch
- The Second Time Around
- Takin' a Chance on Love
- Forget the Woman
- I've Got the World on a String
- Make Believe featuring John Bunch
- Broadway
- Blue Lou (Take 1) featuring John Bunch
- Somewhere Along the Line
- Squeeze Me featuring John Bunch
- Wolverine Blues (Take 1) featuring John Bunch
- Where or When featuring John Bunch
