Saxophonists · b. 1937

Bob Downes

British jazz musician

Born
22 July 1937
Plymouth
Country
United Kingdom
Discography
4 albums

Biography

Bob Downes is a jazz musician who plays saxophone and flute. Bob Downes was born on 22 July 1937 in Plymouth. The music is usually filed under jazz. The discography here lists 4 albums, from “Bob Downes' New Sounds For Flute, Percussion And Synthesizer” (1970) to “Dreams of Nature” (1993).

Robert George Downes (born 22 July 1937 in Plymouth) is an English avant-garde jazz flautist and saxophonist. He is known for his work with Mike Westbrook and for leading the Open Music Trio since 1968. Downes is also a composer, arranger, and singer of rock and blues.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Bob Downes' New Sounds For Flute, Percussion And Synthesizer 1970
Deep Down Heavy 1970
Open Music 1970
Dreams of Nature 1993

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Bob Downes play?

Bob Downes is known for playing saxophone and flute.

When and where was Bob Downes born?

Bob Downes was born 22 July 1937 in Plymouth.

What are Bob Downes's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Bob Downes' New Sounds For Flute, Percussion And Synthesizer (1970), Deep Down Heavy (1970), Open Music (1970) and Dreams of Nature (1993).

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