Curtis Robertson Jr. Explained

Curtis Robertson Jr. (born 1953) is an American bassist, guitarist and songwriter. He was once married to former Motown singer Syreeta, the former wife of Stevie Wonder.[1] Curtis was influential in the development of Syreeta's music and recorded and co-wrote music with Syreeta.[2]

Curtis also toured with the Les McCann/Eddie Harris Band, Robben Ford, Maxine Weldon, Steve Hillage, Randy Crawford, Gary Bartz, Gladys Knight and recorded with Bobby "Blue" Bland, Gary Bartz, Freddie Hubbard, David T. Walker, and Richard Thompson.

Between 1990 and 2005, Curtis was the bassist for Lou Rawls.[3] Like with Syreeta, he helped shape the music for which Rawls would become known.[4]

Curtis lives in the Los Angeles area where he freelances as a musician.[5] He is currently a member of vocalist Nailah Porter's band and also the hard bop CJS Quintet.

Discography

With Gary Bartz

With Willie Bobo

With Freddie Hubbard

With Syreeta Wright

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Obituary: Syreeta. Dave. Laing. 13 July 2004. 20 January 2019. Theguardian.com.
  2. Web site: Curtis Robertson, Jr. - Credits. AllMusic. 20 January 2019.
  3. Book: Bassist's Bible: How to Play Every Bass Style from Afro-Cuban to Zydeco. Tim. Boomer. Mick. Berry. Chaz. Bufe. 1 January 2014. See Sharp Press. 9781937276256. 20 January 2019. Google Books.
  4. Web site: Buttering up. Frank. Rabey. Mountainx.com. 28 January 2004 . 20 January 2019.
  5. Web site: OVGuide - Online Video Guide. Ovguide.com. 20 January 2019.