Bob Dorough
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Pianists · 1923–2018

Bob Dorough

American pianist and singer (1923-2018)

Born
12 December 1923
Arkansas
Died
23 April 2018
Mount Bethel
Country
United States
Active
2018–
Record labels
Blue Note, Bethlehem Records
Discography
12 albums

Biography

Bob Dorough was a jazz musician who played piano, guitar and voice. Bob Dorough was born on 12 December 1923 in Arkansas and died on 23 April 2018 in Mount Bethel. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Blue Note and Bethlehem Records. The discography here lists 12 albums, from “Devil May Care” (1956) to “But For Now” (2014). Honours include NEA Jazz Masters.

Robert Lrod Dorough (December 12, 1923 – April 23, 2018) was an American bebop and cool jazz vocalist, pianist, and composer. He became famous as the composer and performer of songs in the TV series Schoolhouse Rock!, as well as for his work with Miles Davis, Blossom Dearie, and others.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Devil May Care 1956 · Bethlehem Records An Excursion Through Oliver! 1963 · Music Minus One Beginning to See the Light 1976 · Laissez-Faire
Songs of Love 1988 · Live
Just About Everything 1994
Right On My Way Home 1997
Too Much Coffee Man 2000
Who's on First? 2000 · Live
Complete Recordings 2004
Sunday at Iridium 2004
Small Day Tomorrow 2006
But For Now 2014

Also plays on

Albums where Bob Dorough is credited as a sideman

1967 Sorcerer — Miles Davis lead vocals
2013 Trombone for Lovers — Roswell Rudd vocals

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Bob Dorough play?

Bob Dorough is known for playing piano, guitar and voice.

When and where was Bob Dorough born?

Bob Dorough was born 12 December 1923 in Arkansas.

What are Bob Dorough's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Devil May Care (1956), An Excursion Through Oliver! (1963) and Beginning to See the Light (1976).

External links

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