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The Jazz Organ Scene

USA

Bobby Pierce

Bobby was born in Columbus/OH. His recording career began at age 13 as a pianist, vocalist and organist. His way led him to the West Coast via Chicago and New York.

Bobby has performed concert series with such famous artists like Clark Terry, Benny Carter, Tom Scott, Louie Bellson, Frank Foster and Art Blakey. He worked extensively for the James Moody Quartet and traveled with Sonny Stitt and Gene Ammons. Bobby backed Etta James, Benny King, The Four Tops, Joe Williams, Dionne Warwick and many more.

Bobby also is involved with gospel music. He arranged for and directed gospel choirs in and about Los Angeles.

He toured Europe as well as the former USSR and Japan. Important to mention are his many activities in TV productions.

contact:	pierce.r@sbcglobal.net
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Discography

Introducing Bobby Pierce Cobblestone 9016 recorded april 1972 in USA	Bobby Pierce, organ, vocals Pat Martino, guitar Bobby Jones, tenor sax Bob Cranshaw, bass Roy Brooks, drums
Piercing Muse MR 5304 recorded 1972 in USA	Bobby Pierce, organ, vocals Pat Martino, guitar Bobby Jones, sax Bob Cranshaw, bass Roy Brooks, drums
New York Muse MR 5030 recorded november 1973 in USA	Bobby Pierce, organ, piano, vocals Frank Strozier, flute, alto sax Billiy Mitchell, soprano sax, tenor sax Bobby Alston, trumpet Ted Dunbar, guitar Bob Cranshaw, bass Freddie Waits, drums
The Long Road Back Doodlin Records DR-008 recorded aprily 2008 in Pasadena/CA, USA	Bobby Pierce, organ Ricky Woodard, tenor sax Prank Potenza, guitar Clarence Johnston, drums

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