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Steve Swallow (born October 4, 1940) is an American jazz bassist and composer, known for his collaborations with Jimmy Giuffre, Gary Burton, and Carla Bley. He was one of the first jazz double bassists to switch entirely to electric bass guitar.
Steve Swallow. Apariencia. ocultar. Steve Swallow es un bajista y contrabajista de jazz estadounidense. Biografía. Nacido en Nueva York en 1940, Swallow pasó su infancia en Fair Lawn, Nueva Jersey.
12 de jul. de 2023 · Steve Swallow. Biography. Articles. News. Has Influenced. Steve Swallow was born in New York City in 1940, and spent his childhood in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Before turning to the acoustic bass at age 14, he studied piano (with Howard Kasschau, who also taught Nelson Riddle) and trumpet.
4 de oct. de 2023 · Renowned for his innovative approach to the bass guitar, Swallow's contributions to the genre span decades and continue to influence musicians worldwide. This exploration delves into the life, music, and lasting impact of this extraordinary bass virtuoso.
13 de jul. de 2020 · Now, we are being treated to “Swallow Tales” a new release totally comprised of Steve’s compositions with John Scofield on guitar, Bill Stewart on drums and of course Steve on bass. Join me and enjoy this enlightening conversation with a Jazz Legend; meet Steve Swallow!
Active. 1960s - 2020s. Born. October 4, 1940 in Fair Lawn, NJ. Genre. Jazz. Styles. Modern Creative, Post-Bop, Modern Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Piano Jazz. Member Of. Bobby Previte's Bump, Carla Bley's The Lost Chords, Courage, Grey, Jimmy Giuffre 3, We Three. Album Highlights. Full Discography. New Releases. Articles. Staff Picks. Advanced Search.
Steve Swallow has long been many jazz critics' favorite electric bassist, for rather than playing his instrument in a rock-oriented manner, Swallow emphasizes the high notes and approaches the electric bass, to an extent, as if it were a guitar. He originally started on piano and trumpet before settling on the acoustic bass as a teenager.
