Bobby began his bass career in his high school orchestra and transitioned to playing with professional orchestras within two years. A highly-recruited student, he attended the University of Tennessee. As part of UT's prestigious studio music and jazz program, he studied with Jerry Coker, Donald Brown, and Rusty Holloway. Additionally, he was able to play with and learn from such luminaries as Edgar Meyer, David Friesen, Wynton Marsalis, Kenny Werner, Elvin Jones, and Samurai Celestial.
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Bobby began his bass career in his high school orchestra and transitioned to playing with professional orchestras within two years. A highly-recruited student, he attended the University of Tennessee. As part of UT's prestigious studio music and jazz program, he studied with Jerry Coker, Donald Brown, and Rusty Holloway. Additionally, he was able to play with and learn from such luminaries as Edgar Meyer, David Friesen, Wynton Marsalis, Kenny Werner, Elvin Jones, and Samurai Celestial.
Bobby was among the top gigging bassists in East Tennessee, and eventually found his way into the studio, mostly recording music for television. He moved to Vermont in 2017, and continues to play locally. Hopefully, you will see more of him as he intends to expand the live music scene in Lamoille County and beyond.
Bobby has taught at the high school, college, and graduate. He never loses sight of the fun that music is in his life. Through his instruction, he hopes to gift his students with the same love of music he has, and the lifelong, life-giving joy that playing an instrument provides.
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