
Bassist Robert Bard began his career in the late 1970s playing music on the streets and in the clubs of New York City. He graduated from Columbia College in 1981 and studied music at Mannes School of Music shortly thereafter. He worked for 15 years as a composer and music director for CBS-TV and was nominated for 8 Emmy Awards during the 1980s and early 1990s. He relocated to New Paltz, NY, 14 years ago and is currently performing with the Bernstein Bard Trio, the Blue Rays, Big Joe Fitz and various other ensembles. He has also produced and recorded countless artists at Skytop Sound, his production and recording company. In addition, he teaches bass privately and at the Mountain Laurel Waldorf School in New Paltz, N.Y. Robert resides happily in New Paltz with his wife Claudia and daughter Ruby.