Steve Rodby

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Steve Rodby
Steve Rodby and Pat Metheny. Photo by Pino d'Amico
Steve Rodby and Pat Metheny. Photo by Pino d'Amico
Background information
Born December 1954(1954-12-) in Joliet, Illinois
Genre(s) Jazz
Occupation(s) Musician, producer
Instrument(s) Double bass, bass guitar
Associated acts Pat Metheny Group

Steve Rodby (born December 1954 in Joliet, Illinois) is a bassist.

He joined the Pat Metheny Group in 1981. Prior to joining Metheny, he was a member of the Simon-Bard Group and the Fred Simon ensemble. Rodby continues to collaborate with Simon through the present (as of 2006).

Rodby studied bass at Northwestern University, a student of Warren Benfield of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. While at Northwestern, Rodby fell under the influence of master jazz artist Rufus Reid who both taught at NU and also studied with Benfield. Rodby quickly became the call bassist for the Jazz Showcase in Chicago, playing with all of the jazz greats of the day.

He collaborated with Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays.

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