Neil Swainson

Person · Male

Neil Swainson

jazz bassist

From
Victoria, Canada
Since
1955–present
Releases
7
  • hard bop
  • jazz
  • post-bop

About

Neil James Sinclair Swainson (born November 15, 1955) is a Canadian jazz bassist. Swainson started his career in Victoria, British Columbia, when he supported visiting American musicians such as Herb Ellis, Barney Kessell, and Sonny Stitt. In 1976 he moved to Vancouver after playing with the Paul Horn Quintet and leading a band for two years. He moved to Toronto in 1977.

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Discography

Albums 6
Live 1

Links

Identifiers

ISNI
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