Our Story
Based in Phoenix, AZ, the Southwest Musical Arts Foundation was formed in 2000 by acclaimed musician and producer Bob Corritore for the purpose of expanding musical awareness through live performance, recordings, and education.
Currently the foundation is actively producing live concert series in the community.
Many SWMAF music recordings have been uniquely available through it’s record label and included legends such as Robert Lockwood Jr., Louisiana Red, and R.L. Burnside. The foundation often showcases historic and lesser known artists such as an A Capella album by the Reed Family, a historic collection of vintage Phoenix R&B, blues and gospel, and a collection of rare 1970’s Chicago recordings focusing on the work of the late bluesman Chico Chism.
SWMAF is also involved in blues education and various outreach shows to distressed populations. SWMAF’s work focuses on both on its resident community and work of a more national and international scope. Thank you visiting our site and please consider a tax deductible donation to the Foundation.
SWMAF is a non-profit 501(c)(3).
President: Bob Corritore
Associate Director: Drew Verbis
HENRY GRAY
SWMAF featured artists include:
Bob Corritore I Henry Gray I Louisiana Red I Robert Lockwood Jr. I Kid Ramos I John Primer I Chico Chism i Dave Riley I Alabama Mike I Big Pete Pearson I Jimi “Primetime” Smith I Nappy Brown I Tail Dragger I Eddie Taylor Jr. I Sugar Ray Rayford I Bob Margolin I