Bobby Naughton


Robert Naughton is an American jazz vibraphonist.

Biography

A native of Boston, Naughton studied piano from the age of seven through his teens. He played in rock bands and lounge bands. After serving in the U.S. Army, he played organ with a blues band. He studied painting in art school, then began playing vibraphone in the 1960s, accompanying Sheila Jordan and Perry Robinson. In 1969 he recorded for the first time, releasing music on his label, Otic. He composed the score for the silent film Everyday by German artist Hans Richter. In 1972 he played in the Jazz Composers Orchestra. Beginning a year later, he worked with Wadada Leo Smith through the 1980s. From 1978 to 1982 he toured with Anthony Braxton in the Creative Music Orchestra.

Discography

As leader

With Anthony Braxton
With Roscoe Mitchell
With Wadada Leo Smith
With others