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Robert Hurst (musician)

Robert L. Hurst, III
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Robert Hurst performing at The University of Michigan
Background information
Birth name Robert Hurst
Born (1964-10-04) October 4, 1964 (age 52)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres Jazz
Occupation(s) Musician, composer, educator
Instruments Double bass, bass guitar
Years active 1980–present
Associated acts Strata Institute, SFJAZZ Collective, Wynton Marsalis
Website roberthurst.com

Robert Hurst (born October 4, 1964) is an American jazz bassist.

Hurst played guitar early in his career before concentrating on bass. He worked with Out of the Blue in 1985 and also did work with musicians such as Tony Williams, Mulgrew Miller, Harry Connick Jr., Geri Allen, Russell Malone, and Steve Coleman. From 1986 to 1991 Hurst played in Wynton Marsalis's ensemble, and played with Branford Marsalis in the early 1990s. He was also a member of The Tonight Show Band. His debut as a leader, 1993's Robert Hurst Presents, reached No. 13 on the Billboard Top Jazz Albums chart. He currently teaches jazz bass at the University of Michigan.

With Wynton Marsalis

With Branford Marsalis

With Ellis Marsalis

With Diana Krall

With Chris Botti

With Out of the Blue

With Donald Brown

With Greg Osby

With others


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