Phil Ravita

Phil Ravita

Musicians | Instrument: Bass | Location: Bethesda

Updated: May 16, 2023

One of the Mid-Atlantic’s most versatile and sought after bassists, Phil Ravita leads Ravita Jazz and appears with many other jazz and classical ensembles and orchestras. He is also a college professor and host of a weekly radio program on WMTB 89.9 FM. Tune in Mondays at 7 PM EST.

He has shared the stage with such jazz greats as Jimmy Heath, Bobby Shew, Claudio Roditi and Ruby Glover, appearing in countless clubs, concert halls and festivals. He can be heard on numerous recordings and recently won critical acclaim for his work with Grasso-Ravita Jazz Ensemble and the group’s highly praised 2021 recording, Jagged Spaces.


On faculty of Mount Saint Mary’s University, Prince Georges Community College, Harford Community College and the College of Southern Maryland, Ravita is a popular clinician.

He holds a master’s degree in jazz performance from University of Maryland, College Park (2011) and earned a doctorate in music education from Boston University in 2020.



Awards

BillBoard magazine Charting artist Endorsed Artist with Eden Bass Amplifiers Endorsed Artist with REMIC Microphones

Gear

Phil Ravita uses Aguilar Bass Amplifiers and REMIC Microphones.


Tags

Ray Brown
bass, acoustic
John Coltrane
saxophone
Miles Davis
trumpet
Jaco Pastorius
bass, electric
John Patitucci
bass, acoustic
Paul McCartney
bass, electric

Contact

Publicist

Jazz Beyond Borders

Management

Jazz Beyond Borders

Links

Followers

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Phil Ravita Albums

Phil Ravita Tour

Past Concerts

  Fri, Jun 2
Silver Spring, MD
Blazz
Leisure World
Fri, Jun 2. 8:00 pm
  Mon, Jun 19
Baltimore, MD
Benny Russell Big Band
Reginald Lewis Museum
Mon, Jun 19. 8:00 pm
  Sat, Jun 24
Baltimore, MD
Ravita Jazz An Die Musik Live! Cd...
An Die Musik Live
Sat, Jun 24. 7:30 pm