picture of Bobby Pierce
Bobby Pierce
Bobby was born in Columbus/OH. His recording career began at age 13 as a pianist, vocalist and organist. His way led him to the West Coast via Chicago and New York.
 
Bobby has performed concert series with such famous artists like Clark Terry, Benny Carter, Tom Scott, Louie Bellson, Frank Foster and Art Blakey. He worked extensively for the James Moody Quartet and traveled with Sonny Stitt and Gene Ammons. Bobby backed Etta James, Benny King, The Four Tops, Joe Williams, Dionne Warwick and many more.
 
Bobby also is involved with gospel music. He arranged for and directed gospel choirs in and about Los Angeles.
 
He toured Europe as well as the former USSR and Japan. Important to mention are his many activities in TV productions.
contact: pierce.r@sbcglobal.net
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on tour Click on the logo to see Bobby's tour dates.

 

Discography
Birth Sign
Delmark DS-424
released 1972
recorded March 1969 in Chicago, IL/USA
George Freeman, guitar
Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre, tenor sax
Lester Lashley, trombone
Bobby Pierce, organ
Billy Mitchell, drums
Introducing Bobby Pierce
Cobblestone 9016
released 1972
recorded April 1972 in USA
Bobby Pierce, organ, vocals
Pat Martino, guitar
Bobby Jones, tenor sax
Bob Cranshaw, bass
Roy Brooks, drums
New York
Muse MR 5030
released 1974
recorded November 1973 in USA
Bobby Pierce, organ, piano, vocals
Frank Strozier, flute, alto sax
Billiy Mitchell, soprano sax, tenor sax
Bobby Alston, trumpet
Ted Dunbar, guitar
Bob Cranshaw, bass
Freddie Waits, drums
Swinging The Jugg
Roots 1002
released 1976
recorded July 1970 in Chicago, IL/USA
Gene Ammons, tenor sax
George Freeman, guitar
Bob Pierce, organ
Bob Guthrie, drums
Piercing
Muse MR 5304
released 1984
recorded 1972 in USA
Bobby Pierce, organ, vocals
Pat Martino, guitar
Bobby Jones, sax
Bob Cranshaw, bass
Roy Brooks, drums
The Long Road Back
Doodlin Records DR-008
recorded April 2008 in Pasadena/CA, USA
Bobby Pierce, organ
Ricky Woodard, tenor sax
Frank Potenza, guitar
Clarence Johnston, drums
On The Move!
Doodlin Records DR-018
recorded August 2015 in Oakland, CA/USA
Jerry Weldon, tenor sax
Bobby Pierce, Hammond organ
Steve Homan, guitar
Mike Clark, drums

 
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