Bob Gravener
Robert Gravener

Bob Gravener

Bob was raised in Florence N.J. And Studied Music at the College of New Jersey.

Trumpet

Instrument

Bordentown, NJ

Hometown
Favorite Genre:

Jazz & Classical

Underrated Composer:

Ennio Marricone

Philly Must-Have:

Cheesesteak

Guilty Pleasure:

Tradition of watching Jaws at the Jersey shore

Secret Talent:

Piano

Bob Gravener

Bio

Bob taught music in Hamilton Township school system for 32 years and conducted the Princeton University Wind Ensemble for 10 years. He has been a member of the Philly Pops since 1993 and has shared the stage with Tony Bennett, Natalie Cole, Aretha Franklin, and numerous other acclaimed artists. He can be heard on recordings with Joey DeFrancesco, City Rhythm Orchestra, Manhattan Transfer, Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, as well as on a Grammy award winning recording: Live at Carnegie Hall with Patti Page. Bob has also performed with many other classical ensembles, including the NJ Capital Philharmonic. In 2015 he performed for Pope Francis at independence Hall.

Philadelphia Magazine