Rob Dixon is an American jazz saxophonist based in Indianapolis. Dixon is known for his work as a recording artist and artistic director.
Career Dixon graduated from Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music. After graduation, Dixon spent several years working in the New York jazz scene. He returned to Indianapolis in 2003, where he worked with a number of organizations, such as the Cleveland Heritage Jazz Orchestra and the Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra.
He has released two albums on Owl Studios as a bandleader: What Things Could Be (2006) and Reinvention: The Dixon-Rhyne Project (2008).
In addition, Dixon is often featured as a sideman with other Owl Studios recording artists, including Derrick Gardner & the Jazz Prophets, the Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra, Cynthia Layne, Steve Allee, Mike Clark, and The Headhunters.
Outside of recording, Dixon has served several community initiatives promoting jazz. In 2023, Indiana University Indianapolis' Center for Africana Studies appointed him as its artist in residence through the 2024-2025 academic year. Dixon currently serves as the artistic director for Indy Jazz Fest. Dixon also directs the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra Youth Jazz Ensemble. In recognition for his career, the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation inducted him into the Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame in 2015.
Discography Year Artist Title Label 2006 Rob Dixon & Trioloy +1 What Things Could Be Owl 2007 Cynthia Layne Beautiful Soul Owl 2008 Derrick Gardner and The Jazz Prophets A Ride to the Other Side... Owl 2008 The Dixon-Rhyne Project Reinvention: The Dixon-Rhyne Project Owl 2008 Buselli–Wallarab Jazz Orchestra Where or When Owl 2009 Derrick Gardner & The Jazz Prophets Echoes of Ethnicity Owl 2009 Mark Buselli An Old Soul Owl 2010 Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra Mezzanine Owl 2010 Mike Clark Carnival of Soul Owl 2011 The Headhunters Platinum Owl 2013 Tony Adamo (Vocal/Spoken Word) Miles of Blu UrbanZone 2018 Rob Dixon Trio Coast to Crossroads Rob Dixon
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