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vibraphonist and pianist.

Biography

Naughton was born in Boston on June 25, 1944. He studied piano from the age of seven through his teens. He played in rock bands and lounge bands. After serving in the U.S. Army, he played organ with a blues band. He studied painting in art school, then began playing vibraphone in the 1960s, accompanying

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in the Creative Music Orchestra. In the 1980s, Naughton, seeking a steady income and health insurance, moved to Providence and began working as locksmith. He recorded again in 2008, with drummer Laurence Cook and bassist

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, leading to the album ''Pawtucket''.

Discography

As leader

* ''Nature's Consort'' (Otic, 1969) * ''Understanding'' (Otic, 1972) * ''The Haunt'' (Otic, 1976) * ''Nauxtagram'' (Otic, 1979) * ''Solo Vibraphone'' (Otic, 1979) * ''Zoar'' (Otic, 2001) * ''Pawtucket'' (Otic, 2008) * ''Green Street'' (Otic, 2009)

As sideman

With

* '' Ensemble (Victoriaville) 1988'' (Victo, 1989) * '' Creative Orchestra (Koln) 1978'' (hat ART, 1995) * ''Orchestra (Paris) 1978'' (Braxton Bootleg, 2011) With Leo Smith * '' The Mass on the World'' (Moers Music, 1978) * '' Budding of a Rose'' (Moers Music, 1979) * ''

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References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Naughton, Bobby 1944 births 2022 deaths American jazz vibraphonists Jazz musicians from Boston