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George Mraz

George Mraz (born Jiří Mráz; 9 September 1944 – 16 September 2021) was a Czech-born American jazz bassist and alto saxophonist. He was a member of Oscar Peterson's group, and worked with Pepper Adams, Stan Getz, Michel Petrucciani, Stephane Grappelli, Tommy Flanagan, Jimmy Raney, Chet Baker, Barry Harris, Joe Henderson, John Abercrombie, John Scofield, and Richie Beirach, among others. He also appeared with Joe Lovano, Hank Jones and Paul Motian on Lovano's records I'm All For You and Joyous Encounter.

Also recorded as Jiri Mraz

George Mraz

George Mraz at Exxon Park, NYC 7/7/83 with the Tommy Flanagan Trio, Vernell Fournier, drums.

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Full name
Jiří Mráz.
Born
1944. · Písek.
Died
2021. · Prague.
Nationality
Czechoslovakia.
Occupation
musician, double-bassist, saxophonist and bassist.
Fields
jazz, double bass performance and saxophone performance.
Education
Berklee College of Music and Prague Conservatory.
Languages
Czech.

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