About the Artist/Ensemble

“We had the Robert Jospé Trio at the Highland Center tonight. They are world class. I have not seen three musicians of this quality who clearly loved playing together. Wonderful performance. They are VCA so 1/2 fee covered by grant.” Clair Myers, Highland Arts Center, Monterey, VA

“The style and energy of the concert resonated with our audiences- top notch musicianship interspersed by a handful of anecdotes and interesting thoughts or about the works or composers being performed. It was a terrific night of music at our venue and the exit comments from attendees all agree this was an exceptional experience.” Joseph Wallen, Director Performing Arts, Workhouse Arts Foundation, Inc.

Concert/Performance Description

Robert Jospé Trio and Quartet offer an exciting instrumental mix of jazz, rock, pop and Latin styles. Featuring Robert Jospé on drums, the trio includes piano/keyboard and bass. The quartet includes guitar. Their repertoire consists of original works, standards from the American Song Book, pop and classic covers by Herbie Hancock, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Leonard Bernstein, James Taylor along with other well-known composers.

Technical Requirements

Appropriate lighting and sound systems.

Educational Programs

Concert/Lecture 

Robert Jospé Trio and Quartet offers an educational concert/lecture “The Journey of Clave” (how African rhythms influenced the development of jazz).

Primary audience — high school, college, adult

Master Classes 

Learn to Groove Drum Circle: Robert Jospé on congas presents Learn to Groove. Learn calypso, Cha-cha-cha, Rock, Swing and polyrhythms from West Africa in a hand drumming class/course designed for all. All students will need a hand drum.

Drum Set Clinic: Robert Jospé demonstrates various forms of contemporary drumming, including samba, Afro-Cuban, swing, and contemporary Rock and fusion. He will teach rhythmic vocabulary and syncopation and how it can be applied to all instruments. Students are encouraged to bring instruments and participate in group playing.

Primary audience — high school, college, adult

Travel costs may be additional for all services.

Fees

Concerts
Robert Jospé Trio-Quartet $1,500-$3,000

Educational Programs
Concert/Lecture $1,500-$3,000

Master Classes
$600

Travel costs may be additional.

Availability

Throughout the year

Audience

• All Ages