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Following on the heels of his critically acclaimed solo bass album Groundation, Rob Griffith expands on his role as bass player extrordinare, taking on the task of production, mixing, engineering, scoring and the playing of almost every instrument on his groundbreaking new release. In The Works blends elements of Jazz, Funk, RnB and Reggae in a way the world has never known.
''...perception streatching demonstrations of what the instrument is truly capable of in the right hands. Four Stars!'' -Bassworld Magazine 5.2003
''Rob Griffith, bass player for Digable Planets' MC Doodlebug, - a.k.a Cee Knowledge and the Cosmic Funk Orchestra - brings Jazz, Funk and Classical to a new consciousness on solo electric bass. Combining world-class technique, and an astounding sense of composition and layering, Rob Griffith presents a truly innovative and moving body of work on his debut solo album Groundation.'' -Active Bass 8.2001
Rob Griffith, a native of Gloucester, Massachusetts, began playing electric and acoustic bass in highschool at the age of fifteen. He went on to major in music, philosophy and religion at Vassar College in New York, taking active rolls in area Jazz ensembles, Bluegrass and Roots music, as well as Vassars own Orchestra. Employing a fresh perspective on rhythm, and his arsenal of exotic harmonies and playing techniques, Robs music often took center stage, landing him in several touring acts. Towards the end of his stay in New York, he began performing solo on the electric bass. Beginning in intimate cafés and galaries, then expanding with a growing audience into larger and larger venues, Rob melded Jazz, classical and funk sounds into an immersive and emotional experience for audiences large and small. To achieve this, Rob often plays two and even three parts simultaneously on the four string bass, and with the aid of looping tracks recorded live on the spot, the sound of whole band ensembles surrounds him alone on the stage. In the spring of 2000, Rob began his first solo bass tour, sharing his solo sounds with of over 3,000, on stage with Rhode Islands The Slip at Vassar Colleges Founders Day Festival, and has since become a staple attraction at the annual event. In November of 2000, Rob was brought on as bass player and eventual musical director for a new project by Grammy winner Doodle Bug from the hip-hop jazz fusion group Digable Planets. Touring coast to coast several times, the music received amazing reaction and support, with fans locking into what vocalist Gnomia Gray characterized as "The Cosmic Funk Experience." This experience included frequent guest appearances from noted hip-hop vocalists, members of avant-guard pioneers the Sun Ra Arkestra, Tyrone Hill's Deep Space Posse, and a twelve-minute piece featuring Rob on Didgeridoo and bass at once. Rob continues to churn out new material, his original song count now well over 200. The songs featured here will change frequently, and new material is always being added to his official site www.robgriffith.com. Subscribers to his site's newsletter are also granted access to MP3 downloads of current and unreleased material.
Here's a look at Rob Griffith's Current Projects:
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