Robert Dante

Singer/songwriter Robert Dante discovered and began developing his talent for playing piano at the early age of 6. As a teenager, he acquired a taste for early jazz standards, inspiring him to further explore his creativity. Robert trained in both classical and jazz theory and performance, studying under the tutelage of renowned jazz pianist Tamir Hendlemen. His exceptional talent earned him numerous, prestigious awards and scholarships including the following: The David Alpert Scholarship at Los Angeles City College, The Leslie P. Clausen Scholarship, also at Los Angeles City College, and The National Honor Society at The University of Central Florida. Robert Dante's credits include composing and producing soundtracks for such independent films as "Bloodline","The Painting Lesson" and "Little Things". He has also enjoyed working with a variety of internationally known artists such as Nas, Ray Ruiz, Salaam Remi(FUGEES), Faith Evans, Alfie Agius of the popular 80's band THE FIXX, Linda Cole in conjunction with the 2002 PBS JAZZ SERIES, Anthony Cole and Doug Matthews of THE SAM RIVERS BAND, Richard Bravo who plays percussion for the enormously successful RICKY MARTIN, and guitarist Pedro Navarro, who plays for latin sensation CHAYANE. With an eclectic variety of influences and a broad range of well-developed talents, Robert Dante's music displays both intelligence and sensitivity with an infectious pop element to support its potential for mass appeal. Inspired by the deep harmonies of THE BEATLES, the melancholic moods of SARAH MCLACHLAN, and the funky, soulful nature of FIONA APPLE, Robert Dante offers a remarkably ambitious and delicious cocktail of musical taste. His amazing vocal range and passionately melodic piano playing delivers a unique sound that both inspires and intoxicates the senses. Robert's captivating voice and heartfelt lyrics contribute to the depth of his very expressive music which embraces and speaks to the full range of human emotion. Robert Dante is a true artist on many levels whose talents are numerous, and whose potential is limitless