Instruments trombone, euphonium Associated acts Jerry Hey | Role Trombonist Name Bill Jr. Albums Intrada | |
Birth name William Frank Reichenbach Jr. Born November 30, 1949 (age 74)
Takoma Park, Maryland, U.S. ( 1949-11-30 ) Occupation(s) session musician, composer, trombonist Genres Jazz, Jazz fusion, Soul music, Rhythm and blues Music director Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue, Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw Similar People Jerry Hey, Chuck Findley, Alex Iles, Bob McChesney, Wayne Bergeron | ||
Education Eastman School of Music | ||
William Frank Reichenbach Jr. (born November 30, 1949 in Takoma Park, Maryland) is an American jazz trombonist and composer. He is the son of Bill Reichenbach, who was the drummer for Charlie Byrd from 1962 to 1973. He is best known as a session musician for television, films, cartoons, and commercials. He recorded a solo album, Special Edition, where he is featured on tenor as well as bass trombone.
He began playing in high school for bands in the Washington, D.C. area. He also sat in with his father's group, where he played with Milt Jackson, Zoot Sims, and others. Reichenbach went on to study at the Eastman School of Music and after graduating joined the Buddy Rich band. He would also work in the Toshiko Akiyoshi – Lew Tabackin Big Band in Los Angeles in the mid/late 1970s. After that move he became known for music for television and film.
He played trombone on The Wiz and, with the Seawind Horns including Jerry Hey on Michael Jackson's albums Off the Wall, Thriller, and HIStory.
He also acted as a composer for Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue.