Bob Downes

Biography

Robert George Downes (born 22 July 1937 in Plymouth) is an English avant-garde jazz flautist and saxophonist. He is known for his work with Mike Westbrook and for leading the Open Music Trio since 1968. Downes is also a composer, arranger, and singer of rock and blues.

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Discography

Records they worked on — most-collected first.

Credited work

146 releases · 25 albums · active 1953–2025

  • Performance · 473
  • Other credits · 149
  • Production · 36
  • Engineering · 4

Studios: Morgan Studios · Philips Studios · Tempus Fugit (3) · CBS Studios, London

Frequent collaborators

  • Bob Downes Open Music
  • Various
  • Rock Workshop
  • Egg (2)
  • Joe Meek
  • Bob Downes Open Music Trio
  • Andwellas Dream
  • Paddy Kingsland

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