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Bobby Lyle

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US jazz - soul jazz pianist - keyboardist.

Born on 11.03.1944 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He lives in Houston, Texas.
In the 60's he started playing keyboards in Young Holt Unlimited.
He was to be a member of Jimi Hendrix's jazz rock group but Hendrix's death cancelled the project.
Before Wayne Henderson brought him to Capitol he played with Sly & The Family Stone and Ronnie Laws' band.
After three albums at Capitol the label closed down its jazz division.
He returned to session work with George Benson.
All through the 80's he toured with Bette Midler, Al Jarreau and Anita Baker.
Through a session stint with Gerald Albright he was introduced to Sylvia Rhone, VP of Jazz and Urban music at Capitol where he released six albums up till 1997.

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Groove

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Magic Ride

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Give Me Your Heart

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Night Breeze

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The Genie

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13 releases · data from Discogs

Hands On

2006

Joyful

2002

The Power Of Touch

1997

Rhythm Stories

1994

Secret Island

1992

Pianomagic

1991

The Journey

1990

Ivory Dreams

1989

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Bobby Lyle The Genie LP - Capitol Records 1977 ST-11627 - Jazz/Funk VG-

$24.00

BOBBY TIMMONS with BOBBY LYLE " Workin' Out!" PRESTIGE LP mono HIgh Fidelity

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Bobby Lyle - The Genie LP - Capitol [ST-11627] 1977 (VG+/EX)

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Original Sealed Bobby Lyle New Warrior Lp On Capitol SW 11809

$32.00

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