Rob McConnell
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Trombonists · 1935–2010

Rob McConnell

Canadian jazz musician (1935–2010)

Born
14 February 1935
London
Died
1 May 2010
Toronto
Country
Canada
Record labels
Palo Alto Records
Discography
5 albums

Biography

Rob McConnell was a jazz musician who played trombone. Rob McConnell was born on 14 February 1935 in London and died on 1 May 2010 in Toronto. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Palo Alto Records. The discography here lists 5 albums, from “The Sound of the Boss Brass” (1970) to “So Very Rob - Boss Brass Revisited” (2003). Honours include Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album (1983), Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella (1992) and Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals (1995).

Robert Murray Gordon McConnell (14 February 1935 – 1 May 2010) was a Canadian jazz trombonist, composer, and arranger. McConnell is best known for establishing and leading the big band The Boss Brass, which he directed from 1967 to 1999.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

The Sound of the Boss Brass 1970
Tribute 1980
Trio Sketches 1994
Three for the Road 1997
So Very Rob - Boss Brass Revisited 2003

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Rob McConnell play?

Rob McConnell is known for playing trombone.

When and where was Rob McConnell born?

Rob McConnell was born 14 February 1935 in London.

What are Rob McConnell's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include The Sound of the Boss Brass (1970), Tribute (1980), Trio Sketches (1994), Three for the Road (1997) and So Very Rob - Boss Brass Revisited (2003).

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