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

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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