A graduate from Hampton University, Rob then continued his learning in the Jazz studies program at Indiana University. While there, he worked alongside renowned Jazz educator David Baker. Following his two-year tenure at Indiana U., Rob moved to Indianapolis for approximately two years to practice his craft. Then came a move to New York City where he lived for six years.
During his stay in the Big Apple, Rob was able to work with a number of well known artists such as The Count Basie Orchestra, Tony Bennett, Dakota Stanton, The Ellington Band, The Illinois Jacquet Big Band, Jonah Hones, Rufus Reid, Akira Tana, Slide Hampton, Ray Charles, The Maria Schneider Orchestra and The Smithsonian Master Works Jazz Orchestra. In 2002, Rob moved back to Indianapolis where he worked with a number of organizations, such as The Cleveland Heritage Jazz Orchestra and The Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra. In addition to working with these bands, Rob Dixon leads his own quartet and a funk jazz group called Trilogy +1 with whom he released an album in 2006 entitled "What Things May Be" which was released under Owl studios.
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