Mel Powell

Mel Powell Mel Powell American composer Mel Powell (born Melvin Epstein) (February 12, 1923 – April 24, 1998) was an American Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, and the founding dean of the music department at the California Institute of the Arts.[1] He served as a music educator for over 40 years, first at Mannes College of Music and Queens College, then Yale University, and finally at CalArts. During his early career he worked as a jazz pianist. His classic Big Band compositions include "Mission to Moscow", "My Guy's Come Back", "Clarinade", "The Earl", and "Bubble Bath". Quick facts Born, Died ... Mel Powell Born Melvin Epstein (1923-02-12)February 12, 1923 The Bronx, New York City Died April 24, 1998(1998-04-24) (aged 75) Sherman Oaks,…

GENRES: Jazz, Piano, Combo