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Bob Ross

My career in music began when I was 11 years old. I started playing trumpet and continued for 7 years. I began playing guitar at 14 and have been playing for 12 years. In 2008 I graduated from Morehead State University with a Bachelor of Music and in 2010 from The University Of The Arts in Philadelphia, PA, with a Masters degree in Jazz Studies.

I have had the opportunity of studying under several great teachers including Ray Ross, Glenn Ginn, Gordon Towell, Steven Snyder, Tom Giacabetti, Mike Kennedy, Ben Schachter, Don Glanden, Richard Lawn, Jimmy Bruno, and Pat Martino.

After finishing college I moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, and began performing as a solo jazz guitarist. Shortly thereafter in 2011 I started a local jazz group called Sound Infusion with vibraphonist Mark McCafferty. When not performing under the name Sound Infusion, you can catch me in a variety of setups that include duo, trio, quartet, and quintet. Some more notable performance locations include The Blue Wisp, The Celestial, The Greenwich, Chez Nora, The Symphony Hotel, Marty's Hops and Vines and a variety of festivals as well as weddings. Not only can you catch me live, but you can also check out my debut album entitled "Arriving".

Gear

Gibson ES-175 Gibson Gothic guitar Ibanez Artcore guitar Henriksen Jazz Amplifier


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Album Review

Bob Ross: Arriving

Read "Arriving" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky


Arriving, while low-key in many ways, is something of a signal flare, sending out notice of an on-the-rise leader located in Ohio. Newcomer guitarist Bob Ross graduated from Morehead State University with a Bachelor of Music in 2008 and completed his Master's degree in Jazz Studies at The University Of The Arts in 2010. A year later, he was living in Cincinatti and starting to make a name for himself there. On Arriving, Ross works with(in) a ...

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Take Five With Bob Ross

Read "Take Five With Bob Ross" reviewed by Bob Ross


Meet Bob Ross: My career in music began when I was 11 years old. I started playing trumpet and continued for seven years. At 14, I began playing guitar and have been doing so for 12 years. In 2008, I graduated from Morehead State University with a Bachelor of Music degree. In 2010 I earned a Master's Degree in Jazz Studies from University of The Arts in Philadelphia, PA. Instrument(s): Guitar. Teachers and/or influences?

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Guitarist Bob Ross To Release Debut Album "Arriving"

Guitarist Bob Ross To Release Debut Album "Arriving"

Source: Bob Ross

Arriving, the new release from Bob Ross, has arrived and is capturing a musical journey already in progress Cincinnati, OH – On June 25th, 2013 guitarist Bob Ross brought years of self discovery and composition into a single focal point with his debut album, Arriving. The ascending artist brings forth an array of original material that include blues, funk, ballad, and even a bit of ambience. Arriving is a sound-infused album that lends itself well to a variety of listeners ...

Primary Instrument

Guitar

Willing to teach

Advanced only

Credentials/Background

Master's In Jazz Studies

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Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Arriving

Self Produced
2014

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Arriving

Self Produced
2013

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Night At The Greenwich

From: Arriving
By Bob Ross

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