Bob Simonelli
Jazz bassist
Professional musician for over 40 years. Started on electric bass guitar and switched to acoustic bass in 1987. Working exclusively as a freelance jazz musician since 1985 as a member of various ensembles including the following all-star New England musicians:
Bob Gullotti, Bob Kaufman, Dick Odgren, Emil Haddad, Jim Odgren, Mike Moaghan, Jim Gwin, Gray Sargent, Dick Johnson; Herb Pomeroy, Curtis Fuller, Max Roach, Jon Wheatley, Jim Porcella, Monica Hatch, Joe Hunt, Tony Zano, Rick Stepton, Jerry Seeco, Chris Neville, Bevan Manson, Jack Peznelli, John Baboian, Greg Abate, Paul Broadnax, Jeri DiMarco, Greg Hopkins, Jeff Stout, Marlene VerPlanck, Fred Haas, Fred Lipsius, Ray Stantisi, Mark Marquis, Jerry Satabtini, Jeff Galindo.
Current Bands: Dick Odgren Trio, Russo Brothers Jazz Quintet, Jeff Galindo Trio, Don Kirby Jazz Project, Spontaneous Architects
Partial Discography:
Dick Odgren/Emil Haddad – "Warm Breeze" , With Jim Odgren and Eric Nebbia
Mark Marquis Group – "The Invisible Ray", "The Most Peaceful Night of the Year", "Above the Clouds", "Always Glad You're Here"
Jim Porcella – "Antonio and Jon" with the Jon Wheatley Sextet
Jane Miller – "Postcard", "Secret Pockets" (with Tim Ray on piano), "The Other Room"
Juliette Willoughby – "Cloudy Morning" with Dick Johnson, Tony Zano and Joe Hunt
Toni Ballard – "I'm Your Pal" - Performed on "3 Base Hit" with Larry Coryell and Harvie Schwartz
Linda Dagnello – :Written In the Stars"
Dick Odren Trio – "Growing Younger" with Mark Holovnia on drums
Craig Hartley – "Country" with Eric Nebbia on drums
Russo Brothers Jazz Quintet – "Bolson's Dance"
Other:
Performed in bands backing up notables such as Jerry Vale, Bob Hope and Diahann Carroll
Performed original work for symphony and jazz quartet with Thayer Symphony Orchestra
Member of "Out At Home" an original jazz group with Dick and Jim Odgren, Jim Kelly and Bob Tamagni
Performed on "Studio 3", a jazz showcase television show, with (8) different bands for (8) pre-recorded broadcasts
Performed as soloist for Duke Ellington "Sacred Concerts" with WPI Band under the direction of Rich Falco
Attended Berklee College of Music: !978-1979 (after B.S.B.A. from Worcester State College)
