Ken's Corner (Bass Forums Sponsored By KSB) - View Profile: Andy Robertson

About Me

About Andy Robertson

Musical Background

Multi-instrumentalist playing 4, 5, 6 & 7 String Electric Bass, Upright Bass, Drums, Keyboards and Guitar. Performing and recording for over 20 years, playing in more than ten countries around the globe with artists as diverse as Andy Abraham (X factor), Bizzi Dixon (The Voice UK), Marisa Turner (U.S-Prince & Chaka Khan), The Foundations and Alex Wilson's Salsa Orchestra. As well as tours, studio work and production I regularly perform with some of the UK’s top function and covers bands. Most recently I have been playing bass with funk & soul band ‘The Nanna Radleys’ & 'The Rare Groove Project', Guitar in ‘Bird & The Bad Man’ and piano in ‘Strawberry Letter’.

Location

Leicester, UK

Additional Information

- Author of the 2021 publication 'The Artistry Of Anthony Jackson'. 10 detailed transcriptions of Anthony Jackson's work with various artists including: Chaka Khan, Steely Dan, The O'Jays and more.
- Arrangement of master and rhythm chart scores for: Chaka Khan, Beverley Knight, Melvin Lee Davis (Bass player & MD), Pete Harris.
- 3 and 4 piece horn arrangements for Chaka Khan.
- Co founder of Rhythm Section Grooves - A constantly evolving collection of interactive play-along material for bass players and drummers of all levels.
- Rockschool examiner since 2010 conducting thousands of exams all over the world.
- Syllabus contributor for the RSL 2018-2024 Bass guitar syllabus, arranging over 60% of the bass guitar pieces across all grades.
- Composition and arrangement of all unseen tests for the RSL 2018 -2024 bass guitar syllabus.
- A month long residency at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studio’s recording bass guitar and keyboards across the entire RSL 2018 –2024 Guitar, Bass and Drums syllabi.
- Bass Guitar & Synth Bass across the entire RSL 2019 Piano & Keyboard syllabi.
- Bass Guitar across the entire RSL 2019 Acoustic Guitar Syllabus.
- Bass Guitarist & live track composer for the annual ‘Young Drummer Of The Year’ competition, hosted by Mike Dolbear & Ade Holbrook.

Your Gear

Ken Smith - Black Tiger Elite 6 String
Ken Smith - MLD 7 String: Western Maple core, Tiger Maple top & back.
TC Electronic Amps
BAG END Speaker Cabinets

Why you joined Ken's Corner

To learn and share experiences of Ken Smith Basses with fellow bassists and enthusiasts.