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Howard Brubeck

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Howard Brubeck was born on July 11, 1916. He was an American composer known primarily for his contributions to classical music during the mid-20th century. Brubeck was active in the United States and is recognized for his work in composition and music education. He was the brother of jazz pianist Dave Brubeck, but Howard's focus remained in the realm of classical and contemporary classical music rather than jazz. His career included teaching and composing, contributing to the American classical music scene of his era.

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