tjt (05/12/82)
Yes, there are Dave Grusin fans out here. An interesting note: I have
noticed that the TV sports programs have been using his music quite
a bit. Last Sunday I was quite suprised to hear (as background music)
TWO different songs off the SAME album within less than 2 minutes on a
sports program (I'm afraid I don't recall whether it was NBC or ABC).
If I'm correct (not a given fact), the songs were "Mountain Dance" and
"Rag Bag" off the album called "Mountain Dance". I listened to the album
afterword, so I'm pretty sure about the songs. This was not the first time
I recognized Grusin's material as background material.
My description of Dave Grusin is: an exceptionally lyrical pop-jazz
composer-performer whose songs are (for the most part) rhythmic, catchy,
pleasant, and un-demanding (both for performers and listeners).
My bias is apparent.
===Tim Thompson===BTL/Holmdel===