Rob Griffith : Jazz, Funk, Reggae & Soul

Official site of Rob Griffith, bassist for Grammy winner Cee Knowledge,
Doodlebug of the Digable Planets, session and solo artist.

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Solo Projects Discography:


Rob Griffith	In The Works: Click here for liner-notes
				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.

Rob Griffith	Groundation: Click here for liner-notes
				Rob Griffith, bass player for Grammy winning Digable Planets MC Doodlebug, 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 creates moving work on his debut album Groundation. "...perception stretching demonstrations of what the instrument is truly capable of in the right hands." "Indeed, the future of Bass is in good hands." "Four stars!" - BassWorld Magazine www.bassworld.co.uk

Rob Griffith	Current Projects:
				For a look into Rob Griffith's current projects, collaborations and unreleased material, check out Nyah Music. Here you will find a broad spectrum of styles, genre, musical arrangements and partnerships that Rob is involved in. This page is being added to all the time, so be sure to come back often.
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Rob Griffith, a native of Gloucester, Massachusetts, began playing electric and acoustic bass 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, Rob's 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 a whole band 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 returned to perform the annual event twice more.

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 Didjeridoo and bass at once.

In addition to new solo material, Rob is working on productions with a variety of artists. Rob conducts lessons and seminars on Electric Bass and Didjeridoo, and provides Studio Design consultation and Audio Engineering education.

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. Subscribers to his site's newsletter are also granted access to MP3 downloads of current and unreleased material.