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Genre: Classical / Experimental / Jazz
Location Edinburgh/London, UK
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..19 year old double bassist, Andrew Robb, is finishing his first year on the jazz course at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Initially studying classical music he participated in National Children's Orchestra of Scotland and continues play in the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland where he is currently leading the bass section. In 2007 he was awarded the Scottish Diploma In Jazz where he was also the joint winner of the Linda Trahan Memorial Award for the most outstanding performance. He has been a member of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra since 2007 and Tommy Smith's Youth Jazz Orchestra since 2008... ..Having performed extensively, Andrew has been fortunate to work with some of the best jazz musicians on the current scene in Scotland and in London performing nationally in the UK and in various international venues... ..Some new music will be up very soon......... ..In the mean time you can click on the link below and watch Andrew's performance at the BBC Scotland Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2009 where he was crowned this years winner... ..Through various people and groups he has had some incredible opportunities to play with some amazing people from Scotland, the UK, and abroad. Some more well known names that has performed with include Mark Lockheart, Jacqui Dankworth, Arild Andersen, Colin Steele, Phil, O'Malley, Brian Kellock, Tommy Smith, Dave Patrick, Zhenya Strigalev, Tony Monaco, John Turville, Freddie King, Konrad Wiszniewski, Cathie Rae, Paul Kirby, Todd Gordon and Alan Cosker to name a few... ..He has received classical bass tuition privately from Adrian Bornet and institutionally from Colin Paris alongside jazz bass tuition institutionally and privately from Mario Caribe, Martin Zenker, Aiden O'Donnell, Percy Pursglove, Mike Janisch, Steve Watts and Buster Williams... .."Robb's reading of jazz standards featured creative, well constructed intros and solos, showed the fluid fingerboard familiarity that comes with classical training allied to a natural fluency in the language of jazz and a full, firm, attractive tone." The Herald.. .."An obvious standout." The Scotsman.. .."Robb’s performance in winning the BBC Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year 2009 final, where he showed outstanding soloing and arranging skills while leading a trio featuring world class pianist Brian Kellock and drummer Stu Brown, was further confirmation of a conspicuously talented musician with a bright future." Rob Adams.. ....http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotlandsmusic/youngjazz.... ....http://www.tsyjo.com/....
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Footprints: Alec Harper - Tenor sax Rob Brockway - Piano
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Bass Players: Ray Brown, Scott LaFaro, Niels Pederson, Israel Crosby, Oscar Pettiford, Jimmy Blanton, Dave Holland, Paul Chambers, Charlie Hayden, Ron Carter, Miroslav Vitous, Renaud Garcia Fons, Edgar Meyer, Tom Martin, Joel Quarrington, Buster Williams, Avishai Cohen, Charles Mingus, Christian McBride, John Pattituci, Percy Heath, Sam Jones,......this could go on FOREVER!..............
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Bio:

1 Andrew Robb, is finishing his final year on the jazz course at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London where he studies classical and jazz double bass. In 2009 he won the BBC Radio Scotlan Young Jazz Musician of the Year

Having performed extensively, Andrew has been fortunate to work with some of the best jazz musicians on the current scene in the UK performing nationally in the UK and in various international venues.

Some new music will be up very soon.......

Some more well known names that has performed with include Mark Lockheart, Jacqui Dankworth, Arild Andersen, Colin Steele, Mornington Lockett, Brian Kellock, Tommy Smith, Zhenya Strigalev, Tony Monaco, John Turville, Freddie King, Valery Ponemarev, Julian Arguelles, TIm Garland, Liane Carroll, Mark Nightingale, and Dave Berkamn to name a few.

He has received classical bass tuition privately from Adrian Bornet and institutionally from Colin Paris alongside jazz bass tuition institutionally and privately from Mario Caribe, Martin Zenker, Aiden O'Donnell, Percy Pursglove, Mike Janisch, Steve Watts and Buster Williams.

"Robb's reading of jazz standards featured creative, well constructed intros and solos, showed the fluid fingerboard familiarity that comes with classical training allied to a natural fluency in the language of jazz and a full, firm, attractive tone." The Herald

"An obvious standout." The Scotsman

"Robb’s performance in winning the BBC Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year 2009 final, where he showed outstanding soloing and arranging skills while leading a trio featuring world class pianist Brian Kellock and drummer Stu Brown, was further confirmation of a conspicuously talented musician with a bright future." Rob Adams

..http://www.tsyjo.com/

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Member Since:

July 08, 2008

Members:

Footprints: Alec Harper - Tenor sax Rob Brockway - Piano

Influences:

Bass Players: Ray Brown, Scott LaFaro, Niels Pederson, Israel Crosby, Oscar Pettiford, Jimmy Blanton, Dave Holland, Paul Chambers, Charlie Hayden, Ron Carter, Miroslav Vitous, Renaud Garcia Fons, Edgar Meyer, Tom Martin, Joel Quarrington, Buster Williams, Avishai Cohen, Charles Mingus, Christian McBride, John Pattituci, Percy Heath, Sam Jones,......this could go on FOREVER!..............