Background
Shew, Robert was born on March 4, 1941 in Albuquerque. Son of Robert Joratz and Mary Louise (Ripley) Shew.
Shew, Robert was born on March 4, 1941 in Albuquerque. Son of Robert Joratz and Mary Louise (Ripley) Shew.
Trumpet soloist Norad band, 1961-1964, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, 1964, Woody Herman band, 1965. Touring musician various artists including Della Reese, Paul Anka, Robert Goulet, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, 1967-1972. Musician various acts and clubs, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1964-1973.
Trumpet soloist various jazz groups including Bud Shank Quintet, Barry Zweig Five, Art Pepper Quintet, Los Angeles, since 1973. Studio musician various television shows including Bob Newhart, Hawaii 5-0, Mork and Mindy, Happy Days, Mary Tyler Moore, since 1973. Studio musician film soundtracks including Grease, Rocky, Six-Pack, The Muppet Movie, The Drivers, since 1973.
Leader, touring performer, recording artist Bobby Shew Quintet, Quartet and Sextet, worldwide, current. Instructor, clinician in field.
Served with United States Army, 1961-1964. Member American Federation Musicians, International Trumpet Guild, National Association Jazz Educators (national chairman since 1975).
Married Alicia Rodriguez, January 20, 1965. 1 child, Kelly Serena.