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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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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]

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Discography

Year Artist Title Label
2006 Rob Dixon & Trioloy +1 What 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 Project Owl
2008 Buselli–Wallarab Jazz Orchestra Where or When Owl
2009 Derrick Gardner & The Jazz Prophets Echoes of Ethnicity Owl
2009 Mark Buselli An Old Soul Owl
2010 Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra Mezzanine Owl
2010 Mike Clark Carnival of Soul Owl
2011 The Headhunters Platinum Owl
2013 Tony Adamo (Vocal/Spoken Word) Miles of Blu UrbanZone
2018 Rob Dixon Trio Coast to Crossroads Rob Dixon
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