Robert Kopec

Bio:

Robert Kopec,is an acoustic & electric bassist/composer from Fair Oaks,NY. Where he leads many of his own groups and is a beloved bass playing sideman "mofo". Conquering all styles along the way... Kopec's resume is diverse to say the least,gigs started at the young age 14.Performing with rock groups to show pits,from members of the rock group Skid Row to backing the legendary Hennie Youngmen.During this time many gigs with bluesmen Bill Perry,Slam Allen,Frank Grace and Little Sammy Davis all happened to the seanoning. Along the way he has been an endorsee/clinician for LaBella Strings,Rocktron Products, Kramer Guitars,Fender/Heartfield Guitars and SWR Amps. Currently he is endorsing Epifani Amplification and DR Strings. Robert's love is improvising in all forms and he has had the great experience of sharing the stage with master improvising musicians the likes of Hal Galper,Eddie Bert,Mark Murphy,Hugh Brodie,Michael Formaneck,Randy Brecker,Lew Soloff, Joel Rosenblatt,Jeff Hirschfield,Adam Nussbaum,Kazzrie Jaxen,Russ Johnson,Dean Sharp,Freddie Jacobs,Bob Meyer,John Esposito,Peter O'Brien and Rick Margitza just to name a few. Kopec has also been composing for his trio & quartet and his residency at the Oasis Cafe in New Paltz,NY every Tuesday evening lasted 6 years and was a bit of an institution in that town. There he lead everything from free flowing trios to modern big bands,adapting to the change and challenge. Robert wrote,arranged,produced and performed with the Scott Wies Band band for 7 years,resulting in their 2 releases "Have A Little Faith" & "Tryin' To Get Back".In addition to this Robert is the leader of the 14 piece improvising, bigBANG Jazz Gang!...just look him up...dig? Robert is currently teaching private students for SUNY Orange,NY & Alto Music both in Middletown,NY and the Milford Music School in Milord,Pa. .. this layout is from whateverlife.com! ..

Member Since:

April 12, 2006

Members:

a cast of revolving musical freaks,that answer my phone calls...

Influences:

Everyone I've ever heard or shared notes with....

Sounds Like:

use your ears....

Record Label:

that hurts music