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Jeremy Lubbock was born on August 31, 1951, in London, England. He was raised in a musical family, with his father being a jazz pianist and his mother a singer. Lubbock began playing the piano at a young age and showed a natural talent for music. At the age of 16, Lubbock moved to Los Angeles with his family. He continued his musical education at the University of Southern California, where he studied composition and arranging. During this time, he also began working as a session musician, playing piano and keyboards on recordings for a variety of artists. In the 1970s, Lubbock became a sought-after arranger and conductor in the music industry. He worked with a wide range of artists, including Barbra Streisand, Quincy Jones, and Michael Jackson. He also arranged music for films and television shows, including The Color Purple and The Simpsons. Lubbock's work as an arranger and conductor earned him numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. He won four Grammy Awards for his work on albums by Quincy Jones, George Benson, and Michael Jackson. He also received an Emmy Award for his work on the television show Moonlighting. In addition to his work as an arranger and conductor, Lubbock was also a composer and pianist. He released several albums of his own music, including the critically acclaimed album "Serenade," which featured his original compositions. Lubbock was known for his ability to blend different musical styles and genres in his arrangements. He was particularly skilled at incorporating elements of jazz and classical music into pop and rock songs. His arrangements were often praised for their lush harmonies and intricate textures. One of Lubbock's most notable collaborations was with Barbra Streisand. He arranged and conducted the music for several of her albums, including "The Broadway Album" and "Back to Broadway." He also worked with Streisand on her concert tours, serving as her musical director and conductor. Lubbock's work with Michael Jackson was also highly regarded. He arranged and conducted the music for Jackson's albums "Off the Wall," "Thriller," and "Bad." His arrangements helped to define the sound of Jackson's music during the 1980s. Throughout his career, Lubbock remained committed to his craft and continued to push the boundaries of musical arrangement and composition. He was widely respected in the music industry and was known for his generosity and kindness towards his colleagues and collaborators. Sadly, Lubbock passed away on March 22, 2020, at the age of 68. His contributions to the world of music will be remembered for years to come, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of musicians and arrangers.

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