Rob McBride is a highly in-demand bassist and bandleader who has been performing in the Toronto jazz scene for the last 25 years, playing at many of the city’s top jazz venues. While specializing in jazz, Rob is also influenced by solo classical and improvised bass music and has incorporated creative aspects of these elements into his sound through his five-string acoustic bass. Headliner performances includes the TD Niagara Jazz Festival (2014) and the Brampton World of Jazz Festival (2017). Rob has played with some of Canada’s finest musicians, including Pat LaBarbera, Don Thompson, Ted Warren, Sarah Jerrom, and Adrean Farrugia. He has played with the pit orchestra for the Shaw Festival and the Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Rob has played on many critically-acclaimed albums including recordings by Sarah Jerrom, Beverly Taft, Jeff King, and Barbara Mantini.
Performances
TWILIGHT JAZZ SERIES: SAX in the CITY
Twilight Jazz Series – Bill Evans Tribute
In Your Own Backyard Charcuterie Box and Show: Ashley St. Pierre Trio
In Your Own Backyard ONLINE EDITION: Ashley St. Pierre Trio
Twilight Jazz Series: Swingin’ Into the Holidays featuring the John Neudorf Quartet
Mahtay Cafe & Lounge, 241 St Paul St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M7
Twilight Jazz Series: Sax in the City featuring the Glendon Smith Quartet
Mahtay Cafe & Lounge, 241 St Paul St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M7
Twilight Jazz Series: Songs in the City featuring the Jeffery Arthur Quartet
Mahtay Cafe & Lounge, 241 St Paul St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M7
JAZZ CRAWL – Doug Mundy Trio
Mahtay Cafe & Lounge, 241 St Paul St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M7
Sounds of Summer at S.I.N – Barbara Mantini Trio
Spirit In Niagara, 458 Lakeshore Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON