Mike Renzi | |
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 Renzi, c. 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | April 28, 1941 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Died | September 29, 2021 (aged 80) Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, vocal jazz, traditional pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, arranger, composer, musical director |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, vocals |
| Years active | 1962–2021 |
Michael Ernest Renzi (April 28, 1941 – September 29, 2021) was an American composer, music director, pianist, and jazz musician. Renzi graduated from the Boston Conservatory in 1973 and from Berklee College of Music in 1974.[1] He was a musical director for Peggy Lee and Mel Tormé for over 25 years.[2] He worked on Sesame Street as the music director for seasons 31 through 40 and led the Mike Renzi Trio.[3]
He died in Newport, Rhode Island, on September 28, 2021, at the age of 80.[4][5]
- ^ "RIP Mike Renzi". Newport Buzz. October 6, 2021. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
- ^ "Peggy Lee's official website". Chuck Pulin. 2003. Retrieved July 2, 2008.
- ^ "Cyrille Aimee wins the first Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Competition". NJ.com. October 21, 2012. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
- ^ Genzlinger, Neil (October 14, 2021). "Mike Renzi, a Jazz Singer's Best Friend, Dies at 80". The New York Times. Archived from the original on October 15, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
- ^ Composer and Musical Director Mike Renzi Dies at 80