Neil Swainson
- January 11, 2024
- Jazz Musician
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Neil Swainson Biography
| Birthday | Nov 15 |
| Birth Year | 1955 |
Neil Swainson is one of the most popular and richest Jazz Musician who was born on November 15, 1955 in Victoria, Australia.
Swainson has become a leading Canadian jazz player since the 1980s when he started playing with famous local and visiting acts which include, Tommy Flanagan, Rob McConnell, Ed Bickert, Slide Hampton, James Moody, Jay McShann, Moe Koffman, Lee Konitz, Joe Farrell, George Coleman, and Woody Shaw. He went on to collaborate with Woody Shaw appearing on two of Woody Shaw’s recordings: In My Own Sweet Way (In & Out 7003) and Solid (Muse 5329). He also toured with Shaw often in New York and on many European tours.
A collaboration between Swainson and pianist; George Shearing would form in 1986, after Swainson replaced Don Thompson in 1988. This relationship continued until Shearing’s passing in 2011. They have travelled playing all across North America, Great Britain, Europe, Australia, Hong Kong, and Japan. They played with musicians including Joe Williams, Nancy Wilson, Diana Krall, Robert Farnon and Mel Tormé. Together the two made numerous recordings which include: A Perfect Match (with Ernestine Anderson, (Concord Jazz 4357), Dexterity (Concord Jazz 4346), Mel & George “do” World War II (Concord Jazz 4471), I Hear a Rhapsody (Telarc 83310), How Beautiful is Night (with Robert Farnon, Telarc 83325), Walkin’ (Telarc 83333), That Shearing Sound (Telarc 83347), Joe Williams: A Song Is Born and Paper Moon (Telarc 83375)
Neil Swainson Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Jazz Musician |
| House | Living in own house. |
Neil Swainson is one of the richest Jazz Musician from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Neil Swainson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Neil James Sinclair Swainson (born November 15, 1955) is a Canadian jazz bassist. Swainson started his career in Victoria, British Columbia, when he supported visiting American musicians such as Herb Ellis, Barney Kessell, and Sonny Stitt. In 1976 he moved to Vancouver after playing with the Paul Horn Quintet and leading a band for two years. He moved to Toronto in 1977.
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Colleen Ranked on the list of most popular Jazz Musician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Neil Swainson celebrates birthday on November 15 of every year.