Recordings available: (to order, click here!)
1. Midnight Samba!
the newest release, just out this April 2006!
The compositions of Bob Grabowski and the great playing of Larry Marshall, Jim Gasior, Jason Carder, Dante Luciani, and James Cotman make this release a joyous journey back to your favorite gecko island!
2. Darwin's Dance
the Gecko Island Jazz Band, again featuring the music of Bob Grabowski! It showcases the musicmaking of Bob on basses and guitars, Larry Marshall on drums, Phil Strange, Jim Gasior, and Ken Gustafson on keys, and Jason Carder and Jesse Jones Jr. on horns, Darwin's Dance is a joyous exploration of many Jazz styles, including straight ahead bop, Brasilian, and Latin Jazz.
3. gecko island:
"Gecko is bumpin'!" Chassah Perez; Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel/Showtime Interactivegecko island is the latest release from bassist and composer Bob Grabowski. It features 7 all new compositions as well as the talents of Ken Gustafson on keys and Craig Pichanick on drums. Guest soloists include Gary Campbell and Tom Mc Cormick on sax, Jason Carder on trumpet, and Dante Luciani on trombone. It was recorded, edited, and mastered in Bob's Miami studio and features a lush sonic palette of real jazz.
featured tunes include:Ohm's Groove
Sea Trails
the Aquarium Shuffle
This will take about two minutes to download into Real Audio!
To hear a cut from the new cd - click here: Capetown Hotel
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3. the Bob Grabowski Group:
"very musical... - it grooves!" Tom Moon; the Miami Herald
Released to critical acclaim in 1988, this excellant album features the increible playing of Pete Minger, Darrell Grant, Sandy Patton as well as the bass, music, and arrangements of Bob Grabowski. It's re-release in the CD format is sure to please many jazz fans and offers a serious look at Bob's earlier workfeatured musicians:
Bob Grabowski - Bass
Darrell Grant - Piano
Mike Diliberto - Drums
Paul Banman - Keys
Frank Kennedy - Drums
Pete Minger - Flugelhorn
Sandy Patton - Vocals
Nicole Yarling - Viola