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Rob Jacoby is a New York-based musician concentrated in jazz. Although mainly a tenor saxophonist, he also has acute abilities on clarinet, flute, and the other saxophones, as well as bassoon and bass clarinet. Rob also plays club dates and many musicals, utilizing his doubling abilities. He leads his own group that plays private parties, clubs, and restaurants, in the New York City, Westchester County, and surrounding areas. Rob Jacoby grew up in White Plains, New York and graduated from Alexander Hamilton High School in Elmsford, NY. He began saxophone instruction at the age of 8 with his mentor, Milt Williams, father of actress/singer Vanessa Williams and actor/comedian Chris Williams. By age 11, Rob's interests concentrated on jazz music and he began studies in this genre elsewhere. Rob's career began by playing in musical productions in local theaters at the age of 12, honing his reading abilities and doubling skills. Later, he played with the Westchester County Youth Jazz Ensemble and began to play jazz gigs in parks, festivals, and other locations. Rob started his own group called the Westchester Blue Notes, a sextet, who performed throughout Westchester County and the rest of the tri-state area. After a few years, the group began to mutate and it's original name became rarely billed. Rob began to lead his own quartet/quintet and started performing in local clubs, restaurants, and bars. At the age of 15, Rob began studying with Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Ralph Lalama, who took the young musician under his wing and became one of his mentors. During Rob's last year in high school, he was selected as the first tenor saxophonist in the New York All State Jazz Ensemble directed by pianist/composer Mike Holober. The band performed in both Rochester and Albany and Rob gained recognition and praise for his remarkable talent. Rob has had the pleasure of recording for world-renowned jazz producer Teo Macero. The recording included legendary musicians such as Lee Konitz, Dave Liebman, Alex Sipiagin, George Garzone, and others. The album was released in the summer of 2007. Rob is currently attending New York University in the Jazz Performance program, led by Dave Schroeder, and is given the opportunity to work with such luminaries as Don Friedman, Ralph Lalama, Brian Lynch, Joe Lovano, Billy Drewes, Jim McNeely, Dave Pietro, and Rich Shemaria. Over his short, yet fruitful, career, Rob has performed at the Blue Note, Jazz at Lincoln Center's Allen Room, the Garage, the Bowery Poetry Club, and has been seen at Smalls, Sweet Rhythm, Showman's, and the Bar Next Door. He has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with greats including Joe Lovano, Ralph Lalama, Steve Turre, Dennis Irwin, Wynton Marsalis, Chris Potter, Brian Lynch, Joe Magnarelli, and Barry Ries.- Shop: odax
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PERSONNEL: Pete Rende - Fender Rhodes, piano, pedal steel and keyboards Mike Moreno - guitar (except on track 2) Bob Hart - bass Bill Campbell - drums (except on track 4) Chris Conti - guitar on track 2 Produced by Rob Wilkerson and Pete Rende Recorded at Lunchbox Studios in Brooklyn, NY Recording Engineer: Zeke Zima Mixed by Steve Mazur at Sear Sound, NYC Mastered by Nathan James at Vault Mastering Studios, NYC Album photos by Genevieve Russell Album design by Molly Baran and Rob Wilkerson ABOUT THE ARTIST: Saxophonist, composer, and music educator Rob Wilkerson is an Albuquerque, NM native based in Brooklyn, NY since 2001. In addition to writing and performing his own original music, he is currently a member of Darcy James Argue's critically acclaimed group Secret Society, Russ Spiegel's Big Band, the BMI New York Jazz Orchestra, and since 2005 has played lead alto with Warner Brothers artist Michael Bublé. He is a regular guest with several small New York ensembles and his diverse discography includes his own original work, recording projects of fellow New York artists and several albums of Michael Bublé, including the Grammy award-winning album "Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden." As a performer, Rob has been a featured soloist with New Mexico Symphony Orchestra and has played with musicians both contemporary and legendary, including the Village Vanguard Orchestra, Joe Lovano, Jim McNeely, James Moody, Jon Gordon, Randy Johnston, and Chris Cheek. On tour with Bublé, Rob has performed all over the world at venues such as Madison Square Garden, Abbey Road, Radio City Music Hall, London's O2 Arena and Sydney's Opera House, he has also appeared numerous times on television programs such as Oprah, Late Night with David Letterman and Saturday Night Live. Rob is also active in the new music world, he has been a member of the Pulse composer consortium ensemble in New York and seeks out opportunities to perform with emerging composers and new music groups. As an improviser and composer, Rob is deeply interested in melody and mood, harmony serves these considerations, rather than dictating them. In the words of Marc Meyers (All About Jazz), "...His music is personal, profound, and thoroughly refreshing." Imaginary Landscape, Rob's debut album on the Fresh Sound New Talent label, reflects his diverse influences and was deemed worthy of several "best of 2004" lists. He was recently invited to submit two original compositions for inclusion in the forthcoming Brooklyn Real Book, which will feature the music and musicians of the vibrant Brooklyn jazz scene. Rob holds a B.A. in Saxophone Performance from the University of New Mexico, and a master's degree in jazz studies from the University of North Texas, where he played lead alto in the One O'clock Lab Band. Rob's career as an educator has included posts teaching classical and jazz saxophone for undergraduate and graduate studios at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Boston University, Hartt School of Music, and University of North Texas. He is active as a clinician and guest artist at music schools and jazz festivals across the country. Rob is a Selmer Paris Performing Artist.- Shop: odax
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