Robert Hurst

One of the most successful and well-known jazz bassists of his generation, Robert "Bob" Hurst is best recognized for his work with Branford and Wynton Marsalis, as well as his time with the Tonight Show Band. Born in Detroit, Hurst first started playing professionally with local Detroit musicians including trumpeter Marcus Belgrave, who hired the bassist at age 15. Hurst made his recording debut in 1985 with Out of the Blue, the self-titled release from the Blue Note Records young all-star ensemble. He then appeared on trumpeter Woody Shaw's 1986 album Bemsha Swing. Upon the...