Mike Westbrook
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Michael John David Westbrook, better known as Mike Westbrook, born on March 21, 1936, in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, was an English jazz pianist and composer. After studying painting at art school in Plymouth, he began his musical career in 1958 with bands featuring musicians like John Surman. Westbrook moved to London in 1962, leading various ensembles and performing regularly at notable venues such as Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club. His breakthrough came with several big-band records for Deram Records between 1967 and 1969, including Celebration and Marching Song Vol. 1. Mike Westbrook's international debut occurred in 1968 at the Montreux Festival. He continued to release influential albums like Metropolis (1971) and Citadel/Room 315 (1975), collaborating with artists such as John Surman. Mike Westbrook received an OBE in 1988 and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music by the University of Plymouth in 2004. Mike Westbrook died on April 11, 2026, at the age of 90.
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- Mama Chicago (3)
- The End
- Golden Slumbers
- Carry That Weight
- Polythene Pam
- She Came in Through the Bathroom Window
- Sun King
- Gone - Travel Light
- Amore Spensierato
- Come Together
- Insouciant Amour
- Careless
- Because
- You Never Give Me Your Money
- I Want You (She's So Heavy)
- Here Comes the Sun
- Tu Crânes
- Something
- Maxwell's Silver Hammer
- Bordeaux Lady
- Ein Vogel
- Song of the Rain
- La Complainte Du Titanic (Titanic Song)
- Senator's Song
