(1941-04-28)April 28, 1941 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Died
September 29, 2021(2021-09-29) (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
Musical artist
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
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associated with both artists. Bennett's quartet was present, including MikeRenzi, Gray Sargent, Harold Jones and Marshall Wood as well as pianist Tom Lanier...
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(performed by Kevin Clash), lyrics by Christine Ferraro and music by MikeRenzi. "The Frogs in the Glen", sung by Kermit the Frog (Jim Henson), written...
first all-vocal CD, released in 2013, the piano parts were played by MikeRenzi (formerly music director for Peggy Lee, Mel Tormé, Tony Bennett and Sesame...
Barron, Freddy Cole, Benny Green, Hank Jones, Steve Kuhn, Michel Legrand, MikeRenzi and Cedar Walton. Haunted Heart (Justin Time, 2009) You Are There (Justin...
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