Bio
Biography
Rob Hutchinson is a Calgary-based double bassist, electric bassist and educator whose work spans studio recording, theatre, orchestral music and Jazz performance. A British and Canadian citizen, he is available for engagements in Canada and the UK.
A musical journey
Rob studied trumpet during his Bachelor of Music Education at the University of Regina before turning to double bass. At the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London, he studied with Thomas Martin, earning an MMus in Performance and a Postgraduate Diploma in Orchestral Training. He also studied with John Van Lierop at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, a mentorship that continues remotely today.
Twelve years in London
His London career brought together West End theatre, recording sessions, orchestral work, jazz and cabaret. Selected credits include The Phantom of the Opera, Chicago and Avenue Q, alongside UK tours of Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. His orchestral work has taken him from freelance ensembles in the UK to the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra in Spain and the Regina Symphony Orchestra in Canada.
Recording
From an early SaskPower commercial about energy-saving lightbulbs to sessions at Abbey Road and Angel Studios, Rob’s recording work spans film, television, advertising and albums. Credits include Downton Abbey and Woman in Gold, with album work for artists including Tina Hartt and Esteban Herrera. He records remotely from his home studio and works in recording studios across Calgary for Canadian and international clients.
Life in Calgary
Rob continues to perform in theatre productions, jazz ensembles and Latin bands, playing Baby Bass and electric bass with Klave Latin Band and Distrito Salsa. Alongside performing, he teaches junior high band and works as a guest conductor, clinician and music festival adjudicator. Earlier teaching posts include Uppingham School and the University of Regina Conservatory. He continues to explore classical double bass technique and solo repertoire.
