Robert Casimer "Bebob" Grabowski, M.M.Ed., FIU 1991, B.M., UM 1979, (born June 21, 1956 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), is an American educator,Robert “Be-Bob” Grabowski Adjunct | Music History & Jazz author, bassist, jazz historian, diver and underwater photographer in the Florida Keys.In the Key of the Sea A life Aquatic with Be-bob Grabowski He was named number three in the Miami New Times list of Miami's Top Ten Jazz Musicians.Miami New Times Miami's Top Ten Jazz Musicians
Career
Grabowski has been adjunct professor in jazz studies at Florida International University for over two decades, writing the text for the course, The Evolution of Jazz In America.Evolution of Jazz in America He produced the FIU Jazz Festival for ten years, featuring such artists as David Sanborn and Maynard Ferguson. He is a writer, composer, and producer in his own right, recording seven CDs, the latest in 2012, Ballads and Other Moments of Joy.Ballads and Other Moments of Joy He has recorded Live at the Kennedy Center with Alan Harris,Allan Harris Pays Tribute To Nat "King" Cole With Long Live The King and in the studio with Melton Mustafa,Melton Mustafa "St. Louis Blues" Robert Grabowski on Bass and Ira Sullivan.Ira Sullivan Questique- Robert Grabowski on Bass 1985 Grabowski is a radio personality, having hosted Monday Night Jazz on WLRN-FM, the NPR affiliate for South Florida for two years, receiving notoriety for his involvement in the controversy over replacing live jazz announcers with an automated feed.Less Love, Peace And Jazz In SoflaWLRN names new host for weeknight jazz broadcast
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External links Bebob spreads his jazz vibe around Jazz Workshop: Absinthe Jazz Trio