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Bill Mays Part Two (S5 | E251)
Bill Mays Part Two (S5 | E251)
We are more than fortunate this week to have a consummate pro in the recording booth. Bill Mays has made his name for more than 65 years as a jazz band leader, sideman, studio musician, composer and literaary figure. This is part two of a two-part series.
Studio & TV Music – Meets Jazz
Bill Mays is a highly versatile and respected American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger. Born in Sacramento, California, on February 5, 1944, he came from a musical family and was exposed to gospel music at a young age. His career began in the 1950s, and he spent a significant part of it as a studio session musician in Los Angeles. During this time, he worked with a wide range of artists, including vocalists such as Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee, and Dionne Warwick. He also played with jazz legends like Shelly Manne, Art Pepper, and Bud Shank.
His proficiency on the piano and his excellent sight-reading skills made him an in-demand musician for film and television soundtracks.
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