Following on the heels of his critically acclaimed solo bass album Groundation, he expands on his role as bass player extraordinare, taking on the task of production, mixing, engineering, scoring and the playing of almost every instrument.

17 MP3 Songs
JAZZ: Acid Jazz, URBAN/R&B: Funk



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Biography:

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. New material is always being added to www.robgriffith.com. Subscribers to his site's newsletter are also granted access to MP3 downloads of current and unreleased material.

Liner Notes:

1. Ancient of Days (5:31)

* Fretless Bass - Rob Griffith
* Fender Rhodes - Rob Griffith
* Keyboard [flute, horns, and dogs] - Rob Griffith
* Drum Programming - Rob Griffith

2. Ortyfication (5:53)

* Saxaphone - Adam Go
* Basses [3 tracks] - Rob Griffith
* Drums â Rob Griffith

3. Like Water In The Desert (3:17)

* Fretless bass [3 tracks] - Rob Griffith
* Drum Programming - Rob Griffith

4. 7 Days (5:01)

* Vocals - Rob Griffith
* String Bass - Rob Griffth
* Fender Rhodes - Rob Griffith
* Keyboard [horns] - Rob Griffith
* Drums - Rob Griffith

5. Heavy Load (4:03)

* Bass [5 tracks] - Rob Griffith
* Drums - Rob Griffith

6. Scattered Thoughts (4:31)

* Vocals - Krissy Carlson
* String Bass [2 Tracks] - Rob Griffith
* Fender Rhodes - Rob Griffith
* Drums - Rob Griffith

7. Mighty Lion (4:33)

* Bass [Synthesizer] - Rob Griffith
* Guitar - Rob Griffith
* Fender Rhodes - Rob Griffith
* Clavinet - Rob Griffith
* Keyboard [horns] - Rob Griffith
* Organ - Rob Griffith
* Piano - Rob Griffith
* Drums - Rob Griffith
* Percussion - Rob Griffith

8. Lalibella (5:41)

* Saxaphone [3 tracks] - Adam Go
* String Bass - Rob Griffith
* Piano - Rob Griffith
* Clavinet - Rob Griffith
* Drum Programming - Rob Griffith
* Percussion - Rob Griffith

9. Sometimes It Snows (5:50)

* Bass [4 tracks] â Rob Griffith
* Acoustic & Electric Guitars - Dan Desmond
* Fender Rhodes - Dan Allard
* Trumpet - David Bosworth
* Drums - Rob Griffith
* Percussion - Brian McLarren & John Berrard

10. When We Walk (2:31)

* Vocals - Rob Griffith
* Bass [3 tracks] - Rob Griffith
* Drums - Rob Griffith
* Percussion - Rob Griffith
* Keyboard [horns] Rob Griffith

11. Improv (3:00)

* Bass [2 tracks] - Rob Griffith
* Drum Programming - Rob Griffith

12. Elijah (6:40)

* Vocals - Rob Griffith
* Bass [5 tracks] - Rob Griffith
* Drum Programming - Rob Griffith

13. Prophetess (4:03)

* Vocals - Rob Griffith
* Bass [6 tracks] - Rob Griffith
* Drums - Rob Griffith
* Percussion - Rob Griffith

14. Midnight (3:44)

* Saxaphone [2 tracks] - Adam Go
* Bass [3 tracks]
* Drum Programming - Rob Griffith

15. In This Time (3:08)

* Vocals - Rob Griffith
* Bass - Rob Griffith
* Guitar - Rob Griffith
* Piano - Rob Griffith
* Drums - Rob Griffith
* Keyboard [strings] - Rob Griffith

16. Amagiddion Dub (6:32)

* Bass - Rob Griffith
* Guitar - Rob Griffith
* Fender Rhodes - Rob Griffith
* Piano - Rob Griffith
* Keyboard [horns] - Rob Griffith
* Drums - Rob Griffith
* Percussion - Rob Griffith

17. Blessed Love (3:16)

* Vocals - Rob Griffith
* Classical Guitar - Rob Griffith
* Drum Programming - Rob Griffith