Robert Kopec,acoustic & electric bassist from Fair Oaks,NY, leads many of his own groups and is an indemand sideman. Kopec's resume is diverse to say the least,gigs started at the age of 14 and lead him from rock to show pits,from members of the group Skid Row to backing the legendary Hennie Youngman.Along the way he has been a endorsee/clinician for Kramer Guitars,Fender Guitars and SWR Amps.Now 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.
In addition to this Robert is a member of the Scott Weis Band and the 14 piece BIg Bang Jazz Gang!
Robert is currently teaching private students for SUNY Orange & Alto Music
both in Middletown,NY and the Milford Music School in Milord,Pa.
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Hello, the third track of The Age Of Unlightenment has been finished and uploaded.....its called Omega Pig and I hope you can find a minute or two to give it a whirl sometime.....many thanks and best wishes to you.
Hi....a new track has been uploaded and I hope you can find the time to give it a spin. Its the last of two tracks using traditional Buddhist chants as a base to create one almighty bloody racket....its called "Opel Mantra The Final Shade"...many thanks, sincere respect and best wishes to you.
Ah Yes! Back Out Acoustic Again! Stop by G.W's In Chester, N.Y. Friday Feb. 5th &/ Or THE SOUTHSIDE INN In Mahopac, N.Y Saturday Feb. 6th This Weekend. Both Shows Are In Support Of The EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND For HAITI. Thank You
Hi Robert. I want to know if you are available for Sept 5 Sat a Jazz gig with Matt finck in Monticello Ny from 6 to 9 Please call me if you are interested I need to know ASP my phone is 794 - 5694 Hope you could do it
