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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Robert Murray Gordon McConnell |
| Born | February 14, 1935 London, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | May 1, 2010 (aged 75) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Jazz, big band |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, arranger, composer |
| Instrument | Trombone |
| Years active | 1960s–2000s |
| Labels | Concord, Pausa, MPS, Dark Orchid, Innovation, Canadian Talent Library, United Artists Records, Attic Records |
| Formerly of | Boss Brass |
Robert Murray Gordon McConnell OC (14 February 1935 – 1 May 2010)[1] was a Canadian jazz trombonist, composer, and arranger.[2] McConnell is best known for establishing and leading the big band The Boss Brass, which he directed from 1967 to 1999.
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