Steve Swallow (born October 4th, 1940 in Fair Lawn, New Jersey) is a jazz b… Read Full Bio ↴Steve Swallow (born October 4th, 1940 in Fair Lawn, New Jersey) is a jazz bass guitarist and composer.
As a child, Swallow studied piano and trumpet before turning to the double bass at age 14. While attending a preparatory school, he began trying his hand in jazz improvisation. In 1960 he left Yale, where he was studying composition, and settled in New York City, playing at the time in Jimmy Giuffre's trio along with Paul Bley. Since joining Art Farmer's quartet in 1964, Swallow began to write. It is in the 1960s that his long-term association with Gary Burton's various bands began.
In the early 1970s, Swallow switched exclusively to bass guitar, of which he prefers the 5-string variety. Along with Bob Cranshaw, Swallow was among the first jazz bassists to switch exclusively to electric bass guitar (with much encouragement from Roy Haynes, Swallow's favorite drummer). Swallow plays with a pick (made of copper by Hotlicks), and his style involves intricate solos in the upper register; he was one of the early adopters of the high C string on a bass guitar.
In 1974-1976 Swallow taught at the Berklee College of Music. It is often speculated that he had an influence on the contents of The Real Book, which includes a fair number of his early compositions. He later recorded an album of the same name (Real Book), with the picture of a well-worn, coffee-stained Real Book on the cover.
In 1978 Swallow became an essential and constant member of Carla Bley's band. He toured extensively with John Scofield in the early 1980s, and has returned to this collaboration several times over the years.
Swallow has consistently won the electric bass category in Down Beat magazine's yearly polls, both Critics' and Readers' polls, since the mid-80s. His compositions have been covered by, among others, Jim Hall (who recorded his very first tune, "Eiderdown"), Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Stan Getz and Gary Burton.
As a child, Swallow studied piano and trumpet before turning to the double bass at age 14. While attending a preparatory school, he began trying his hand in jazz improvisation. In 1960 he left Yale, where he was studying composition, and settled in New York City, playing at the time in Jimmy Giuffre's trio along with Paul Bley. Since joining Art Farmer's quartet in 1964, Swallow began to write. It is in the 1960s that his long-term association with Gary Burton's various bands began.
In the early 1970s, Swallow switched exclusively to bass guitar, of which he prefers the 5-string variety. Along with Bob Cranshaw, Swallow was among the first jazz bassists to switch exclusively to electric bass guitar (with much encouragement from Roy Haynes, Swallow's favorite drummer). Swallow plays with a pick (made of copper by Hotlicks), and his style involves intricate solos in the upper register; he was one of the early adopters of the high C string on a bass guitar.
In 1974-1976 Swallow taught at the Berklee College of Music. It is often speculated that he had an influence on the contents of The Real Book, which includes a fair number of his early compositions. He later recorded an album of the same name (Real Book), with the picture of a well-worn, coffee-stained Real Book on the cover.
In 1978 Swallow became an essential and constant member of Carla Bley's band. He toured extensively with John Scofield in the early 1980s, and has returned to this collaboration several times over the years.
Swallow has consistently won the electric bass category in Down Beat magazine's yearly polls, both Critics' and Readers' polls, since the mid-80s. His compositions have been covered by, among others, Jim Hall (who recorded his very first tune, "Eiderdown"), Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Stan Getz and Gary Burton.
Alfie
Steve Swallow Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Alfie' by these artists:
Adam Cruz What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Alison Moyet What’s it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Allen Lily Oh, deary me My little brother's in his bedroom smoking weed…
Andy Williams What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Austin Powers Goldmember Finjo ser invisível Pra não ter que te encarar Afogo na pisc…
B. Bacharach / H. David What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Bacharach What's it all about, Alfie Is it just for the moment…
Bacharach Burt What's it all about, Alfie Is it just for the moment…
Barber Patricia What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Bill Evans What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Brad Mehldau Trio What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Burt Bacharach What's it all about, Alfie Is it just for the moment…
Burt Bacharach & Dionne Warwick What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Burt Bacharach & Friends What's it all about, Alfie Is it just for the moment…
Burt Bacharach/Hal David What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Burt Bacharach/Kenny G What's it all about, Alfie Is it just for the moment…
Carmen McRae What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Cleo Laine Whats it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the…
David/Bacharach What's it all about, Alfie Is it just for the moment…
Dionne Farris Charlie Hunter What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Dionne Farris & Charlie Hunter What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
E.B.T.G. What's it all about, Alfie Is it just for the moment…
Ellas Kapell What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Getz Stan I tell myself what's done is done I tell myself don't…
Greg Kurstin/Lily Allen Oh, deary me My little brother's in his bedroom smoking weed…
H.G. & The Ettaswell Band What's it all about, Alfie Is it just for the moment…
Hal David what's it all about alfie is it just for te…
Hoffs Susanna What's it all about, Austin Is it just for the moment…
Ilona Knopfler What′s it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Jack Jones What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Jean Frye Sidwell When you walk, let your heart lead the way And you'll…
Jerry Butler What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Joss Stone What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Joss Stone and Nadirah Seid What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Kenny G What's it all about, Alfie Is it just for the moment…
Kenny G & Burt Bacharach What's it all about, Alfie Is it just for the moment…
Kenny G Feat. Burt Bacharach What's it all about, Alfie Is it just for the moment…
Kenny G featuring Burt Bacharach What's it all about, Alfie Is it just for the moment…
Lara Fabian What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Laura Fygi What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Lee Castle What's it all about, Alfie Is it just for the moment…
Lilly Allen Oh deary me My little brother's in his bedroom smoking weed…
Lily Allen Oh, deary me My little brother's in his bedroom smoking weed…
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Lily Allen(릴리 알렌) Oh deary me, My little brother's in his bedroom smoking weed…
LILY+ALLEN Oh deary me, My little brother's in his bedroom smoking wee…
Marsha Bartenetti What's it all about Alfie Is it just for the moment we…
Matt Monro What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Midge Ure What's it all about Alfie Is it just for the moment…
N.Y. Jazz Orchestra Bad connotations, mad intentions Messing with your mind's im…
Nancy Wilson What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Nancy Wilson (Jazz) What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Olivia Newton-John What's it all about, Alfie Is it just for the moment…
Patricia Barber What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Patricia Barber Adam Cruz Charlie Hunter What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Peabo Bryson What's it all about, Alfie Is it just for the moment…
Platypus Egg Alfie's so creative, he's so creative He likes to think, he…
Rahsaan Roland Kirk What′s it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Randy Crawford What? s it all about, Alfie Is it just for the…
Rigmor Gustafsson What's it all about Alfie Is it just for the moment…
RON ISLEY & BURT BACHARACH What's it all about, Alfie Is it just for the moment…
Ronald Isley What's it all about, Alfie Is it just for the moment…
Rumer What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Sarah Vaughan What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Stan Getz I tell myself what's done is done I tell myself don't…
Steve Tyrell Whats it all about Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Sumudu What's it all about, Alfie Is it just for the moment…
Susanna Hoffs What's it all about, Austin Is it just for the moment…
Tami Tappan Damiano Whats it all about, alfie? Is it just for the…
The Delfonics What's it all about, Alfie Is it just for the moment…
The Dells What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
The Jam The streets of pleasure took you to top But every light…
The Roland Shaw Singers And Orchestra What's it all about, Alfie Is it just for the moment…
Tony Bennett What's it all about Alfie Is it just for the moment we…
Trijntje Oosterhuis What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Vanessa Rubin What's it all about, alfie? Is it just for the…
Vanessa Williams What's it all about, Alfie Is it just for the…
Various Artists Oh deary me, My little brother's in his bedroom smoking weed…
Vikki Carr What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
Williams Vanessa What's it all about, Alfie Is it just for the…
藤井風 What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Steve Swallow:
Home Home, everybody wants to go home Even when they're old Even …
I'll Remember April This lovely day will lengthen into evening We'll sigh goodby…
Midnight It came upon the midnight clear That glorious song of old Fr…
Remember This lovely day will lengthen into evening We'll sigh goodby…
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