robezz

Artist Information

Biography

Robezz began playing traditional African percussion instruments when he was very young. His introduction to the piano and music theory resulted in an eight year career as a solo pianist, performing in the most prestigious hotels and clubs in Togo (West Africa) and Europe.

While working with his group Jazz Train, Ro began recording , Ro has become national celebrity in Togo and has gained respect and encouragement throughout Africa and Europe.

Robezz eventually moved to the United States for a continuation in his musical education at drake university in des moines IA he holds a BA in performing art and a master degree in music arrangement;and after much success in Iowa , Kansas, and Minnesota he settled in Las Vegas where to this day, he continues to write, perform and produce great music in the jazz, smooth jazz and world genres. He also maintains a private teaching and recording studio and his piano and song arrangement chops keep him in demand year round.

Rofs work as a band leader and keyboardist has led to numerous recording and touring projects with such world renowned artists as Manu Dibango, Masekela , burning spear(reggae legend ) Monique Seka, Jocelyn BeRoard(kassav'), and Meiway.

The most recent CD in the Robezz catalog is gParadis Paradiseh secured radio airplay in New Mexico, Nevada, California, Arizona, Michigan, Kansas and Missouri.

The new CD also received a favorable review from Skope Magazine:

Robezz is Las Vegas-based jazz artist and pianist extraordinaire. Inspired by some of jazzfs classic players, and influenced by his West African roots, the music of Robezz is a formidable combination of chops, infectious melodies and sexy rhythms. The musicianship on Paradis, Paradise, yes, no geh in the first word of the CDfs title, is world-class and the songs will transport your mind to the coolest late-night jazz club that you could envision.

After years of recording and touring with some of the biggest names in jazz, Robezz has taken his rightful place in the front of the stage. For fans of jazz, smooth jazz and world music, Robezz is an artist that you must check out. He creates timeless music and itfs time for you to explore what this amazing artist brings to the table.

--- Skope Magazine



SELECT VIDEOGRAPHY & DISCOGRAPHY
œ Living in Iowa / Iowa Public Television Series 2004
œ Jazz in July All-Stars Compilation
œ Featuring jazz headliners from throughout Iowa 2000
œ Yayra gBlessingh African Gospel Album
œ Topped radio charts as the most requested album of the year in Togo,
West Africa, 1998
œ Doliho African Pop/Jazz, Featuring music composed, arranged produced, and
performed by Robezz 1997, Manu DiBango Manu Invites Akofa A Chanter Otodi Studio / Lome, Togo
œ Session Player for Jean-Mari Bolansasa Paris, France 1990
œ Session Player for Agboti Caroline Studio; Paris, France 1989

Instrumentation

ROBEZZ:piano,keyboard
- lead guitarist
- bass guitarist
- drummer
- saxophonist
- vocalist
- percu

Discography

"PARADIS,PARADISE" CD .2007
"YAYRA" ALBUM . --- .1999
"doliho,doliho" ---- CD .1996
" NAM" ALBUM- .1994

Official Website

http://www.myspace.com/robezzmusic

Links

• Watch ROBEZZ & KEITA DUET
• Watch ROBEZZ SOLO PIANO
• Wacth ROBEZZ & KEITA DUET

Audio

• around here
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• call me eyae
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• sound of africa
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• CLOSER & CLOSER
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• las vegas life
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• oh! it's funky
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Lyrics

• las vegas life

Video

Robezz and the Jazz Train Promo

Photo Gallery

Press

• Excellent jazz/fusion CD. [+ Show ]
  

  Excellent jazz/fusion CD. Pick up a copy today! Reviewer: Groov for RadioIndy The CD "Para...
  
  Excellent jazz/fusion CD. Pick up a copy today!
  Reviewer: Groov for RadioIndy
  The CD "Paradis, Paradise" by Robezz is a remarkable album. It has all the ingredients of a great jazz masterpeice. All elements of this album are impressive, including the recording quality and the outstanding musicianship, especially Robezz's keyboard playing, which is very funky, and the drum programming, which is very unique. What stands out the most is his uncanny ability to deliver such precise compositions. The arrangements of every song are very clever. "Las Vegas Life," sounds very similar to a composition from Herbie Hancock. It keeps your attention at all times. This project can stand the test of time. If you are a fan of jazz fusion, We urge you to buy this album.
  Reviewer: Groov for RadioIndy

• Robezz - Paradis, Paradise [+ Show ]
  

  Category: Music Jazz Title: Robezz - Paradis, Paradise views:3 Robezz is Las Vegas-based jazz a...Category: Music Jazz
  
  Title: Robezz - Paradis, Paradise views:3
  Robezz is Las Vegas-based jazz artist and pianist extraordinaire. Inspired by some of jazz’s classic players, and influenced by his West African roots, the music of Robezz is a formidable combination of chops, infectious melodies and sexy rhythms. The musicianship on Paradis, Paradise, yes, no “e” in the first word of the CD’s title, is world-class and the songs will transport your mind to the coolest late-night jazz club that you could envision.
  
  After years of recording and touring with some of the biggest names in jazz, Robezz has taken his rightful place in the front of the stage. For fans of jazz, smooth jazz and world music, Robezz is an artist that you must check out. He creates timeless music and it’s time for you to explore what this amazing artist brings to the table. www.Robezz.net
  
  

Setlist

ROBEZZ'S most original music


our cover songs :TOWER POWER songs
- HERBIE HANCOCK
-GEORGE DUKE
-LIONNEL RICHIE
-RAY CHARLES
-STEVIE WONDER
-Salif Keita
-KELA KUTI
-MANU DIBANGO
-THE TEMPTATIONS
-and much more

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