Effective period / Period of releases: 1998

Voice, saxophones, synth, piano, percussion, clarinet, flute

Bobby Read is an established performer, recording engineer, and producer. Early in his career, he was a member of the DC-based progressive rock band, However, and later joined the the eclectic 'chamber-folk' group Trapezoid. He has been touring and recording with Bruce Hornsby, and has worked with numerous artists including Paul Reisler, John McCutcheon, Michael Manring, ModeReko, and Bonnie Raitt. He also has been commissioned to compose works for The Kennedy Center, National Geographic, and various dance and theater productions. In 2005, Bobby released his solo CD Monkfish, and in 2008 The Bobby Read Quartet released the CD Simbia.

Owner of the Bob Read Studio, Charlottesville, VA.