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Bob Cunningham

1934 – 2017

American jazz bassist

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Lived 1934 – 2017 (aged 82). Bob Cunningham was an American jazz musician and musician.

Bob Cunningham (December 28, 1934 – April 1, 2017) was an American jazz bassist. Cunningham was born on December 28, 1934, in Cleveland. In the 1990s he was a member of The 3B's, with Bross Townsend and Bernard Purdie. He died in New York on April 1, 2017, at the age of 82.

Discography As leader 1985: Walking Bass (Nilva)

With The 3B's 1993: After Hours with The 3B's 1994: Soothin' n Groovin' with The 3B's

As sideman With Gary Bartz Home! (Milestone, 1970) With Walt Dickerson Impressions of a Patch of Blue (MGM, 1965) With Frank Foster Fearless Frank Foster (Prestige, 1965) Soul Outing! (Prestige, 1966) With Dizzy Gillespie An Electrifying Evening with the Dizzy Gillespie Quintet (Verve, 1961) With Bill Hardman Saying Something (Savoy 1961) With Freddie Hubbard Backlash (Atlantic, 1967) With The Jazz Composer's Orchestra The Jazz Composer's Orchestra (JCOA, 1968) With Yusef Lateef The Gentle Giant (Atlantic, 1972) Part of the Search (Atlantic, 1973) 10 Years Hence (Atlantic, 1974) The Doctor Is In... and Out (Atlantic, 1976) With Junior Mance Harlem Lullaby (Atlantic, 1967) I Believe to My Soul (Atlantic, 1968) With The New York Art Quartet Call It Art (Triple Point, 2013) With Dakota Staton Ms. Soul (Groove Merchant, 1974) With Leon Thomas The Leon Thomas Album (Flying Dutchman, 1970)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bob Cunningham?

American jazz bassist (1934-2017)

When was Bob Cunningham born?

Bob Cunningham was born on 28 December 1934 in Cleveland.

When did Bob Cunningham die?

Bob Cunningham died on 1 April 2017 in New York City.

What was Bob Cunningham's occupation?

Bob Cunningham was a jazz musician and musician.

What nationality was Bob Cunningham?

Bob Cunningham was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bob Cunningham

· Wikidata: Q887872

· DBpedia: Bob Cunningham (musician)

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