Bob Stroup (musician)
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| Birth name | Bob Stroup |
| Born | United States |
| Died | 1996 |
| Occupation(s) | Jazz trombonist Educator |
| Instruments | Trombone |
| Years active | 1975–1996 |
| Associated acts | Edmonton jazz scene |
Bob Stroup was an American jazz trombonist and educator who featured in the Edmonton Jazz scene from 1975 until his death in 1996. He was inducted into the Edmonton Arts & Culture Hall of Fall in 2012.[1]
Education
Stroup Studied music at Central Michigan University and Western Michigan University[2][3]
Career
Stroup's professional trombone career began in 1956 playing along side the likes of Ralph Marterie, Glenn Miller, and Woody Herman.
After moving to Edmonton, Canada in 1975, Stroup was the lead trombonist with the Tommy Banks Orchestra and subsequently was heard in over 300 media appearances.
Teaching Career
Stroup co-founded the Jazz Program at Grant MacEwan Community College in Edmonton circa 1975. He was considered an inspirational educator. The program includes notable graduates such as Claudia Koval.[4]
Discography
| Selected Recordings[5] | ||
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| Entre Amis* | Bob Stroup Trio | 1980 |
| Live in Jazz City* | Bob Stroup Trio | 1980 |
| Reunion | Bob Stroup Trio | 1993 |
* JUNO Nominated Album
Web Links
References
- ↑ "City of Edmonton" (PDF).
- ↑ https://cmuhistory.cmich.edu/?a=d&d=IsabellaCML19630322.1.3&e=-------en-10--1--txt-txIN--------
- ↑ https://musicfest.ca/wp-content/uploads/programs/PROGRAM%201986.pdf
- ↑ https://claudiakoval.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Claudia-Koval-Biography-Long-Version.pdf
- ↑ https://www.discogs.com/artist/2571063-Bob-Stroup
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