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Rob Dixon
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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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