Jon Terryl "Terry" Plumeri (November 28, 1944 – March 31, 2016) was an American musician, classical composer, orchestra conductor,

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, lecturer, teacher, producer, and film score composer.

Early life

Plumeri was born in

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, and grew up in

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. He began studying music when he was 10. While attending Chamberlain High School, he was introduced to the double bass by band director Robert Price. He attended the

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, studying with Robert Brennand, then the principal bassist in the

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. Later, he studied composition and conducting with

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. During his military service, he was a member of the Air Force Band.

Career

Plumeri played with many jazz greats including John Abercrombie,

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Woody Herman Woodrow Charles Herman (May 16, 1913 – October 29, 1987) was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, singer, and big band leader. Leading groups called "The Herd", Herman came to prominence in the late 1930s and was active until his dea ...

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, Frank Sinatra,

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, and Joe Williams. He performed at many famous venues including Carnegie Hall (NYC);

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(London);

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(Athens), Tchaikovsky Concert Hall (Moscow), as well as the

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, and

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jazz festivals. He performed, toured, and recorded with

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from 1969 to 1974, playing electric and acoustic bass. He appears on the albums '' Chapter Two'', '' Killing Me Softly'' and '' Quiet Fire''. In addition, he wrote the song "

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" on the album ''Killing Me Softly''. Later, he moved to

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to work in the film industry. He wrote the music for over 50 feature films, including the western ''

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'',

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's ''

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'', the family film ''

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'', and the crime drama '' One False Move''. His score for One False Move was nominated for "Best Score" by the IFC

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. In later years, he was guest conductor for the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra and was a frequent guest lecturer, teacher, music producer, and photographer.

Death

On the early morning of April 1, 2016, police responded to a well-being check at Plumeri's home in Dunnellon, Florida. Officers found him dead, with signs of extensive upper body trauma. Early speculation was that his death was a result of a home invasion, possibly linked to a series of such crimes in

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. It was subsequently discovered that he was murdered by burglars (now in custody)

Discography

* ''He Who Lives in Many Places'' (1971) * ''Ongoing'' (1978) Re-released on CD as "Water Garden" (2007) * ''Plumeri Conducts Plumeri'' (1994) * ''Film Music of Terry Plumeri'' (1994) * ''Tchaikovsky/Plumeri/Moscow'' (1998) * ''Blue In Green'' (2005) * ''Tchaikovsky Symphonies 4, 5, & 6/Johnterryl Plumeri-Conductor'' (2007) * ''Chamber Music of Johnterryl Plumeri'' - Vol. 1 (2009) * ''Johnterryl Plumeri and The Moscow Philharmonic Live at Tchaikovsky Hall'' (2012)

Filmography

* ''

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'' (1988) * ''

'' (1991) * '' Lower Level'' (1991) * '' One False Move'' (1992) * ''

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'' (1993) * ''

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'' (1993) * ''

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'' (1993) * '' Night Eyes 3'' (1993) * '' Death Wish V: The Face of Death'' (1994) * ''

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'' (1994) * ''

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'' (1995) * ''

'' (1997) * '' Black Sea Raid'' (2000) * ''

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'' (2001) * ''

'' (2003) * '' Love Takes Wing'' (2009) * ''Zero Option'' (2014)

References

External links

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