Rob Swanson
- Bassist/ Composer/ Leader
BORN: 1967 in Wilmington, DE Playing Bass for over 35 years, Rob has made a name for himself as one of the most versatile working bassists in the Philly metro area. Tripling on Electric, Upright, and Vocals, Rob finds himself in up to 20 different musical configurations on any given month, ranging from straight ahead bebop, groove, world, and straight funk and rock. A graduate of the prestigious West Chester School of Music, Rob balances gigging with a bit of teaching to forward the muse that was passed onto him at an early age. A Philadelphia Magazine "Best of Philly" Award Recipient, Rob plays regularly in the Mid-Atlantic region and can be seen in his supporting role with many of the area's top jazz musicians. Rob has shared the stage with The Wailers, Third World, Black Uhuru, Judy Mowat, Dennis Fortune, Rosella Clemmons-Washington, Siora, Lucky Thompson, Kelly Meashey, Marc Adler's Flute Choir, Vanesia, John Coley and To The Max, The Don Eaton Band, Dave Wilson, Klingon Klezmer featuring Hassan Jack Kessler, Tony Smith, Ron Thomas, Tom Palmer, Ellen Leibowitz, Matt Niess and the Capitol Bones, Shawn Qaissaunee, The Clifford Brown/Stan Getz All-Stars, The Duke Ellington Sacred Jazz Band, Tom Pontz, Kenny Gizmo Rogers, The Barbone Street Jazz Band, Barbara Montgomery, Connie Ranis, Cartoon Christmas Trio, Phyllis Chapell, Hoots and Hellmouth and an ever growing clientele.