Bobby Lyle

Bobby Lyle (born March 11, 1944) is a jazz pianist.

Bobby Lyle
BornMarch 11, 1944 (1944-03-11) (age 76)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresJazz, soul jazz, smooth jazz
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsPiano

Early life

Lyle was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on March 11, 1944.[1] He grew up in Minneapolis.[1] He attended Central High School in Minneapolis.[2]

Later life and career

Lyle had his first gig at 16, played locally for six years and then toured with the band Young Holt Unlimited.[1] He moved to Los Angeles in 1976, where he got a job with Sly and the Family Stone.[1]

Lyle went on to play with the Ronnie Laws band, and then recorded two albums for Capitol Records.[1] He spent two years with Al Jarreau.[1] Lyle began a six-album, nine-year recording career with Atlantic Records in 1989.[1]

Discography
TitleYearLabel
Bobby Lyle Plays1974CBS Japan The GX 1
The Genie1977Capitol
New Warrior1978Capitol
Night Fire1979Capitol
Night Breeze1985Evidence
Ivory Dreams1989Atlantic
The Journey1990Atlantic
Pianomagic1991Atlantic
Secret Island1992Atlantic
Best of Bobby Lyle1993Blue Note/Capitol
Rhythm Stories1994Atlantic
Power of Touch1997Atlantic
Joyful2002Three Keys
Straight and Smooth2004Three Keys
Hands On2006Heads Up

As sideman

With George Benson

With Benny Golson

With Eddie Harris

With Gábor Szabó

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References
  1. Yanow, Scott. "Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  2. Brandt, S. (2013-07-03). "Central alums mark alma mater's centennial". Star Tribune. Minneapolis-St. Paul. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
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