Gene Page
| Gene Page | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Eugene Edgar Page Jr. |
| Born |
September 13, 1939 Los Angeles, California |
| Died | August 24, 1998 (aged 58) Westwood, California |
| Genres | R&B, Soul, Pop, Funk, Jazz, Dance,, Disco |
| Occupation(s) | Pianist, Arranger, Composer and Producer. |
| Instruments | Piano, Violin |
| Years active | 1960–1998 |
| Labels |
Atlantic Records Arista Records |
| Associated acts |
Barry White Atlantic Starr Kenny Rogers |
Eugene Edgar "Gene" Page Jr. (September 13, 1939 – August 24, 1998) was an influential conductor, composer, arranger and record producer most active from the mid-1960s through the mid-1980s.
Known for his unique craftsmanship, his extraordinary string arrangements, intricate horn patterns and musical arrangement style, his sound can be heard in the arrangements he did for Jefferson Starship, The Righteous Brothers, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Buffalo Springfield, Barbra Streisand, Donna Loren, Martha and the Vandellas, Cher, Barry White, The Love Unlimited Orchestra, Whitney Houston, George Benson, The Jackson Five, Roberta Flack, Elton John, José Feliciano, Leo Sayer, Seals & Croft, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Frankie Valli, Dobie Gray, Peabo Bryson, Lionel Richie, Lee Oskar, Jeffrey Osborne and Sheilah 'Shea' Chambers among many other notable acts in popular music.
In addition, he released 4 solo albums and scored various motion picture soundtracks that include Brewster McCloud and Fun with Dick and Jane. In 1972, He was hired to score the Blaxplotation film Blacula. The soundtrack to the film is now considered a cult classic and collector's item to record enthusiasts.
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