Bassists · b. 1955

Neil Swainson

Canadian jazz bassist

Born
15 November 1955
Victoria
Country
Canada
Discography
2 albums

Biography

Neil Swainson is a jazz musician who plays double bass. Neil Swainson was born on 15 November 1955 in Victoria. The music is usually filed under jazz. The discography here lists 2 albums, from “Fire in the West” (2022) to “Here For A While” (2024).

Neil James Sinclair Swainson (born November 15, 1955) is a Canadian jazz bassist. Swainson started his career in Victoria, British Columbia, when he supported visiting American musicians such as Herb Ellis, Barney Kessell, and Sonny Stitt. In 1976 he moved to Vancouver after playing with the Paul Horn Quintet and leading a band for two years. He moved to Toronto in 1977.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Fire in the West 2022
Here For A While 2024

Also plays on

Albums where Neil Swainson is credited as a sideman

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Neil Swainson play?

Neil Swainson is known for playing double bass.

When and where was Neil Swainson born?

Neil Swainson was born 15 November 1955 in Victoria.

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