Robert's passion for music is influenced by renowned musicians Al DiMeola, Carlos Santana, Jeff Beck, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Lenny White, Eric Johnson, Keith Richards, Jan Hammer, and Jimi Hendrix, among others.
The songs & music of Return To Forever, Brand X, LA Express, Weather Report, Yes, Dixie Dregs, Sly & the Family Stone, Isley Brothers, The Rolling Stones, & Steve Winwood, are among band/artist favorites. A big fan of songcrafters Harry Chapin, Bob Gaudio, Donovan Leitch, Graham Nash, Harry Nilsson, Dan Fogelberg, David Bowie, Donald Fagan, Brian Wilson, Billy Joel, and the "Glimmer Twins".
A multi-faceted composer/songwriter; Robert performs on guitars, keyboards, vocals, bass, and percussion. His compositions have reached into many different genres including pop rock, progressive rock/jazz fusion, country rock, orchestral, avant-garde, beach trance, and new age. He has reached the "Earth Top Ten" at Broadjam.com for his song "Delirium" (Feb '03), and his high-energy rock instrumental "Predator" reached #1 on the Broadjam "Colorado Regional" chart. Robert has been featured artist at Strats.com-the official web site of the "Fender Stratocaster". His song "Look Before You Leap", was featured in the May '00 issue of Takarajima Magazine (Japan) "Best Of MP3". He has reached #1 on the Mp3.com "Contemporary Classical" chart with "Answered Prayers".
He has recently (Dec 2024) noted the addition of "Sibling Rivalry" (fusion instrumental) to the Broadjam.com "Best Of" playlist!
Inspiration is all around, take a look
this way and that way, inward and outward, and up to the heavens. Contemplate ideas while exploring secret places.
Robert with Al DiMeola, after Al's City Winery show January 27, 2023.
Live work on the Strat.
Going to a special place....
Robert in the studio, with Sonar and a mix loaded.
Tropical sunrise south of Cancun.