Robert Black (bassist)

Robert Black (born March 16, 1956)[1] is an American double bassist, electric bassist, improvisor, and educator.

For another musician, see Robert Black (conductor).
Robert Black
Born (1956-03-16) March 16, 1956
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
GenresClassical
InstrumentsUpright bass, electric bass

Career

A student of Gary Karr, Black has performed with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, the Ciompi and Miami String Quartets and the orchestras of the Monadock and Moab Festivals. He is a founding member of the Bang on a Can All-Stars. As a solo and chamber musician, Black has collaborated with and commissioned artists as diverse as John Cage, Evan Ziporyn, Julia Wolfe, Michael Gordon, David Lang, Meredith Monk, DJ Spooky amidst a slew of others.

Black lives in Hartford, Connecticut and is currently on the faculty of the University of Hartford Hartt School and the Manhattan School of Music.[2]

References
  1. "Robert Black Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  2. "Robert Black, double bass | The Penn State School of Music". music.psu.edu. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
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