Rob Dixon

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Rob Dixon
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Dixon at the 2023 National Humanities Conference
Background information
Born Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres Jazz, fusion, jazz-funk, jazz rap
OccupationMusician
InstrumentSaxophone
Years active1996–current
Labels Owl
Website www.reverbnation.com/robdixon

Rob Dixon is an American jazz saxophonist based in Indianapolis. Dixon is known for his work as a recording artist and artistic director.

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Career

Dixon graduated from Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music. [1] After graduation, Dixon spent several years working in the New York jazz scene. He returned to Indianapolis in 2003, where he worked with a number of organizations, such as the Cleveland Heritage Jazz Orchestra and the Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra. [2]

He has released two albums on Owl Studios as a bandleader: What Things Could Be (2006) and Reinvention: The Dixon-Rhyne Project (2008). [3]

In addition, Dixon is often featured as a sideman with other Owl Studios recording artists, including Derrick Gardner & the Jazz Prophets, the Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra, Cynthia Layne, Steve Allee, Mike Clark, and The Headhunters. [4]

Outside of recording, Dixon has served several community initiatives promoting jazz. In 2023, Indiana University Indianapolis' Center for Africana Studies appointed him as its artist in residence through the 2024-2025 academic year. [5] Dixon currently serves as the artistic director for Indy Jazz Fest. [6] Dixon also directs the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra Youth Jazz Ensemble. [7] In recognition for his career, the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation inducted him into the Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame in 2015. [8]

Discography

YearArtistTitleLabel
2006Rob Dixon & Trioloy +1What Things Could Be Owl
2007 Cynthia Layne Beautiful Soul Owl
2008 Derrick Gardner and The Jazz Prophets A Ride to the Other Side...Owl
2008 The Dixon-Rhyne Project Reinvention: The Dixon-Rhyne ProjectOwl
2008 Buselli–Wallarab Jazz Orchestra Where or WhenOwl
2009Derrick Gardner & The Jazz ProphetsEchoes of EthnicityOwl
2009Mark BuselliAn Old SoulOwl
2010Buselli-Wallarab Jazz OrchestraMezzanineOwl
2010 Mike Clark Carnival of SoulOwl
2011 The Headhunters Platinum Owl
2013Tony Adamo (Vocal/Spoken Word)Miles of BluUrbanZone
2018Rob Dixon TrioCoast to CrossroadsRob Dixon

References

  1. ↑ "Rob Dixon". Indianapolis Jazz Foundation. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
  2. ↑ Dryden, Ken (2007-12-17). "CD/LP Review: Carol of the Bells". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2010-09-24.
  3. ↑ Kelman, John (2008-06-19). "CD/LP Review: Reinvention". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2010-09-24.
  4. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2018-12-06. Retrieved 2011-05-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ↑ "Center for Africana Studies & Culture at IUPUI announces renowned Indianapolis-based jazz musician Rob Dixon as inaugural Artist in Residence". School of Liberal Arts: Indiana University Indianapolis. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  6. ↑ "An Inside Look at IndyJazzFest 2024". INDY JAZZ FEST. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
  7. ↑ "Wind and Jazz Ensembles". Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra. Archived from the original on May 15, 2017. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Rob Dixon". Indianapolis Jazz Foundation. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
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