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Rob Thorsen: Bass guitar

Genre: Jazz

RIYL: Bob Magnusson, Gunnar Biggs, John Coltrane

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Discography

Related Links:

• http://www.robthorsen.com/

• Jam Session: "Thorsen Quartet Swings Spongebob Squarepants" · Aug. 3, 2011

• Jam Session: "Musician Profile" · May 29, 2011

Synoposis

Influences: Jaco Pastorius, Ron Carter, Stanley Clarke, John Coltrane, George Gershwin, Cole Porter

Background:

Jazz bassist Rob Thorsen says his mother always made sure their San Diego home rang with classical guitars and adventurous music. In early 2009, Thorsen was signed to Pacific Coast Jazz Records, who released his album Lasting Impression. Guest players on the album include Geoffrey Keezer and Josh Nelson (piano), Gilbert Castellanos (trumpet and flugelhorn), Ben Wendel (tenor sax and bassoon), Duncan Moore (drums), John Rekovics (alto flute), and Charlie Chavez (congas).

The diversity of these musicians strengthens his musical vision of creating a tapestry of sonic personalities and cultures through the music of recognized jazz greats (Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, George Gershwin, etc.), along with his own original compositions that echo the landscapes of Costa Rica.