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Steve Swallow

Steve Swallow Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts

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On tour Yes
Followers 2,161
Category Jazz
Concerts
Aug
18
Full Moon Resort
Big Indian
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About Steve Swallow
Steve Swallow (born October 4th, 1940 in Fair Lawn, New Jersey) is a jazz bass guitarist and composer. As a child, Swallow studied piano and trumpet before turning to the double bass at age 14. While attending a preparatory school, he began trying his hand in jazz improvisation. In 1960 he left Yale, where he was studying composition, and settled in New York City, playing at the time in Jimmy Giuffre's trio along with Paul Bley. Since joining Art Farmer's quartet in 1964, Swallow began to write. It is in the 1960s that his long-term association with Gary Burton's various bands began. In the early 1970s, Swallow switched exclusively to bass guitar, of which he prefers the 5-string variety. Along with Bob Cranshaw, Swallow was among the first jazz bassists to switch exclusively to electric bass guitar (with much encouragement from Roy Haynes, Swallow's favorite drummer). Swallow plays with a pick (made of copper by Hotlicks), and his style involves intricate solos in the upper register; he was one of the early adopters of the high C string on a bass guitar. In 1974-1976 Swallow taught at the Berklee College of Music. It is often speculated that he had an influence on the contents of The Real Book, which includes a fair number of his early compositions. He later recorded an album of the same name (Real Book), with the picture of a well-worn, coffee-stained Real Book on the cover. In 1978 Swallow became an essential and constant member of Carla Bley's band. He toured extensively with John Scofield in the early 1980s, and has returned to this collaboration several times over the years. Swallow has consistently won the electric bass category in Down Beat magazine's yearly polls, both Critics' and Readers' polls, since the mid-80s. His compositions have been covered by, among others, Jim Hall (who recorded his very first tune, "Eiderdown"), Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Stan Getz and Gary Burton.
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Jazz
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Concerts & Tour Date Information

Is Steve Swallow on tour?

Yes, Steve Swallow is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming Steve Swallow concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Steve Swallow tour is scheduled for 1 dates across 0 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2025-2026 with Hypebot.

How many upcoming tour dates is Steve Swallow scheduled to play?

Steve Swallow is scheduled to play 1 shows between 2025-2026. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.

When does the Steve Swallow tour start?

Steve Swallow’s tour starts Aug 18, 2025 and ends on Aug 18, 2025. They will play 0 cities; their most recent concert was held in Big Indian at Full Moon Resort and their next upcoming concert will be in at .

What venues is Steve Swallow performing at?

As part of the Steve Swallow tour, Steve Swallow is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:

2025 Tour Dates:

Aug 18 - Big Indian, NY @ Full Moon Resort
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