Mike Renzi

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Mike Renzi
Renzi, c. 2009
Renzi, c. 2009
Background information
Born(1941-04-28)April 28, 1941
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
DiedSeptember 29, 2021(2021-09-29) (aged 80)
Newport, Rhode Island, U.S.
GenresJazz, vocal jazz, traditional pop
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, arranger, composer, musical director
InstrumentsPiano, vocals
Years active1962–2021

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]

Discography[]

With Lena Horne

  • Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music (Qwest, 1981)
  • We'll Be Together Again (Blue Note, 1994)
  • An Evening with Lena Horne (Blue Note, 1995)
  • Being Myself (Blue Note, 1998)
  • Denise DeCaro Christmas and You (bigBang, 2016)

With Maureen McGovern

  • Another Woman in Love (CBS, 1987)
  • Christmas with Maureen McGovern (CBS, 1990)
  • Baby I'm Yours (BMG, 1992)
  • The Pleasure of His Company (Sterling, 1998)
  • Denise DeCaro Providence...Live! (bigBang, 1998)

With Mel Torme

  • Mel Torme and Friends (Finesse, 1981)
  • Torme/Encore at Marty's New York (Flair, 1982)
  • An Evening with Mel Torme (Concord Jazz, 1996)

With Grady Tate

  • Grady Tate Sings TNT (Milestone, 1991)
  • Body & Soul (Milestone, 1993)
  • Feeling Free (Pow Wow, 1999)

With others

  • Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga, Cheek to Cheek (Columbia/Interscope, 2014)
  • Ruth Brown, The Songs of My Life (Victor, 1993)
  • LaVerne Butler, No Looking Back (Chesky, 1993)
  • Cynthia Crane & Mike Renzi, Our First Christmas (Lookoutjazz, 1993), Smoky Bar Songs for the No Smoking Section (Lookoutjazz, 1994)
  • Blossom Dearie, Positively Volume VII (Daffodil, 1983)
  • Blossom Dearie & Mike Renzi, Tweedledum and Tweedledee (Master Mix, 1991)
  • Trudy Desmond, Make Me Rainbows (Koch, 1995)
  • Ann Burton, New York State of Mind (Apollon, 1986)
  • Judy Carmichael & Harry Allen, Can You Love Me Once More? (JC/GAC, 2016)
  • Meredith D'Ambrosio, Echo of a Kiss (Sunnyside, 1998)
  • Jane Harvey, The Other Side of Sondheim (Atlantic, 1988)
  • Jane Harvey, The Jazz Side of Sondheim (Little Jazz Bird, 2011)
  • Jorn Hoel, Love Will Make You Do Things That You Know Is Wrong (Decca, 1989)
  • Dick Johnson, Introduction to the Lyricon (Computone, 1974)
  • Peggy King, Peggy King Sings Jerome Kern (Stash, 1985)
  • Hilary Kole, You Are There (Justin Time, 2010)
  • Hilary Kole, Moments Like This (Victor, 2011)
  • Peggy Lee, Peggy Lee Sings the Blues (Musicmasters, 1988)
  • Peggy Lee, The Peggy Lee Songbook: There'll Be Another Spring (Musical Heritage Society, 1990)
  • Gene Lees, Bridges: Gene Lees Sings the Gene Lees Song Book (Kanata/CBC, 1971)
  • Jay Leonhart, Salamander Pie (DMP, 1983)
  • Jay Leonhart, Life Out On the Road (Nesak, 1990)
  • Gloria Lynne, This One's On Me (HighNote, 1998)
  • Ray Materick, Sidestreets (Kanata, 1972)
  • Liza Minnelli, Gently (Angel, 1996)
  • Anne Marie Moss, Don't You Know Me? (Stash, 1981)
  • Gerry Mulligan, Soft Lights & Sweet Music (Concord Jazz, 1986)
  • Mark Murphy, Satisfaction Guaranteed (Muse, 1980)
  • Regis & Joy, Just You Just Me (Big Dot, 2009)
  • Samuel Ramey, Sam Ramey On Broadway (Teldec, 1993)
  • Annie Ross, Music Is Forever (DRG, 1996)
  • Carol Sloane, The Real Thing (Contemporary, 1990)
  • Sylvia Syms, She Loves to Hear the Music (A&M, 1978)
  • Was (Not Was), Born to Laugh at Tornadoes (Geffen, 1983)
  • Thomas Young, High Standards (ESS.A.Y 1992)
  • Laurie Beechman, Time Between the Time (DRG, 1983)

References[]

  1. ^ "RIP Mike Renzi". Newport Buzz (in American English). October 6, 2021. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  2. ^ "Peggy Lee's official website". Chuck Pulin. 2003. Retrieved July 2, 2008.
  3. ^ "Cyrille Aimee wins the first Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Competition". NJ.com. October 21, 2012. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Composer and Musical Director Mike Renzi Dies at 80

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