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Robert Kyle
Jazz / Bossa Nova / Latin

Saxophonist/Flutist/Composer/Producer



Altadena, California
United States

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Last Login:  11/3/2009
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Member Since4/4/2007
Band Websitewww.robertkyle.com
InfluencesStan Getz, "Lockjaw" Davis, Coltrane, Maceo, Lucky Thompson, Lester, Zoot, Plas Johnson, Cannonball, Bird, Dexter, Paul Desmond, Ben Webster, Duke Ellington, Bach, Ravel, Stravinski, Sibelius, Bartok, Beethoven, A.C. Jobim, Monk, Louis Armstrong, Ella, Billie. Sarah, Dori Caymmi, Ernest Hemingway, Frank Lloyd Wright, Guinga, Herb Geller, Eddie Harris, Kirk Whalum, John Fante, Charles Bukowski, Monet, Debussy, Dali, Van Gogh, Renoir, Rodin, Sanborn, Brecker, Miles, Jack London, Langston Hughes, John Steinbeck, Stevie Wonder, Sting, The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Jimi Hendrix, Toots Theilmans, Pat Metheny, Richard Bona, Monica Salmaso, Woody Allen, Charlie Kaufman, Hank Williams, Muhamad Ali, Ted Williams, Almodovar, The Cohan Bros., Billy Collins, Alfred Hitchcock, Jascha Heifetz, Glen Gould & on & on....Some of the biggest influences have been the many great musicians and singers I've had the opportunity to work with......
Sounds LikeEar Candy....
Record LabelDark Delishious Music
Type of LabelIndie


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Nov 4 2009 8:00P
Cafe 322 Sierra Madre, California
Nov 6 2009 9:00P
Vibrato Bel Air, California
Nov 7 2009 9:45P
Columbo’s Italian Steakhouse Eagle Rock, California
Nov 8 2009 12:30P
Catalina’s Jazz Club Hollywood, California
Nov 13 2009 7:15P
Red, White & Bluezz Pasadena, California
Nov 16 2009 8:00P
Catalina’s with Elvis Shoenberg and the Orchestra Surreal Hollywood, California
Dec 11 2009 7:00P
The Jazz & Blues Club in Frazier Park Frazier Park, California
Dec 28 2009 8:00P
Typhoon Santa Monica, California

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   About Robert Kyle
CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF BOSSA NOVA
Robert Kyle & friends celebrate the 50th anniversary of the delishious and elegant “Bossa Nova” with their latest release. This collection features instrumental Bossa Novas & Brazilian Jazz classics from the pens of masters Antonio Carlos Jobim, Ary Barrosso, Dori Caymmi, Guinga & more…
AVAILABLE ON CD BABY iTunes coming soon!
Exclusive @ "Digstation Downloads"


I've been a musician most of my life. My main instruments are tenor saxophone & flute, but I play all the saxes, and also percussion, piano & harmonica. I compose/arrange & produce music too. I love playing Jazz, Blues, R & B and classical, but I REALLY have a big love for Brazilian & Afro-Cuban music. In my 30+ years as a professional musician, I've performed and/or recorded with a long list of folks including Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Michael Bolton, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, Brenda Russell, Lou Rawls, Della Reese, Jessica Simpson, Babyface, Kenny Loggins, Al McKibbon and lots of others. As a 18 year member and current musical director for blues diva Linda Hopkins band, I've made over 50 trips to Europe and Japan, and have performed internationally at many of the biggest Jazz festivals, theaters and clubs in the world. I'm also the MD for salsa singer Leslie Paula, and together with Leslie and her 11 piece “Latin Soul Band” have made several tours of Europe. I've played for the Academy awards, the Emmy awards, The BET awards, The Nick & Jessica Variety Show, Lou Rawls cavalcade of stars and many others.

In addition to being a live & session musician, I also lead several of my own groups and I've released 8 CD’s on my "Dark Delishious Music” label, which are available by clicking the CD cover images in the discography below. My instrumental band plays a variety of music with a focus on Latin & Brazilian Jazz, and we perform regularly at clubs and festivals all over the world. My Brazilian trio plays a mix of classic & contemporary Bossa Nova, Samba & Brazilian Jazz, mixing both vocal and instrumental music. My latest CD “Bossalicious" features my Brazilian trio +1.

In addition to producing my own projects, I've begun taking on bigger projects as a producer, such as “Es Cosa Latina” (2004) for salsa artist "Leslie Paula and her Latin Soul Band” & "Oye Mi Ritmo-Oye Mi Voz" (2007) for salsa artist Miguel Gutierrez, both of which I also did the arranging for. I currently have several other projects in production, including new releases by Rose Mallett and Carol Bach-y-Rita.

If you just gottta know more, please visit my website at www.robertkyle.com


Buy and/or download my music (BELOW) at CD BABY, iTUNES, & SNOWCAP!!!


Discography

Tempo de BrasilTempo de Brasil
A fresh and sexy mix of classic Bossa Nova, Samba & Brazilian Jazz, both vocal and instrumental (Saxophone,flute, guitar & percussion) with hypnotic
rhythms and gorgeous melodies by A.C. Jobim and other great Brazilian composers.
Listen and Buy the CD | iTunes Downloads

DoorsDoors
A straight-ahead swingin' jazz quintet recording with the classic Saxophone/Trumpet front line, mixing bebop, blues & ballads with a touch of African and Brazilian.

Listen and Buy the CD | iTunes Downloads
 

O Come EmmanuelBlue Winds
Straight ahead jazz & blues featuring top west coast musicians. From smooth swinging jazz & blues to lovely ballads, L.A. Jazz Scene calls this album
"A foot tapping blues swinging good time."
Listen and Buy the CD | iTunes Downloads


Brazilian MoonBrazilian Moon
If you like infectious instrumental contemporary Brazilian jazz featuring the saxophone and flute with lots of great percussion, you'll love this mix of samba, bossa nova and Brazilian/Latin Jazz! A fun & lovely recording…
Listen and Buy the CD | iTunes Downloads


That Other PlaceThat Other Place
A dynamic and soulful instrumental saxophone recording, mixing contemporary, Latin & Brazilian Jazz. Robert's smooth, lyrical & soulful saxophone & flute are featured, along with a GREAT band. A wonderful variety of tempos,
grooves & moods…
Listen and Buy the CD | iTunes Downloads


Solo Sax 1Solo Sax 1
Ballads and Standards for Solo Tenor Sax-A collection of twelve beautiful Jazz ballads featuring Robert on tenor sax all by himself, just the way it sounds on a lonesome street corner late at night.

Listen and Buy the CD | iTunes Downloads


TimeTime
Smooth & New Age Jazz to tantalize. Tenor sax & flute are featured here & everything is mellow and easy on the ears, with lots of beautiful textures & colors….
Listen and Buy the CD | iTunes Downloads







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Steven Cravis

Steven Cravis



Oct 15 2009 8:20 AM

Hi, just stopping by to say hi :-) !

-Steven
ABIGOBA - nu jazz on groove -

ABIGOBA - nu jazz on groove -



Oct 15 2009 8:20 AM

hello, i like very much your sound!!!
regards
jluc
Mara do Nascimento

Mara do Nascimento



Oct 15 2009 8:20 AM

Oi Robert. Seja bem vindo vocÊ também. Que bacana que você toca música brasileira. bjs. Mara
GenrySax

GenrySax



Oct 15 2009 8:20 AM

Thanks for your friendship !
Pierre Teodori

Pierre Teodori
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Oct 15 2009 8:20 AM

Hi Robert,
Thanks to be my friend on Myspace.
Your playing, your sound and your music are beautiful.
I wish you always a big success and all the best you can hope.
Sincerely
Pierre
Gerhard Sax Wagner

Gerhard Sax Wagner



Aug 21 2009 6:03 PM

Thx Robert,
like your tone!!!
Avatar

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Aug 21 2009 6:03 PM

Outstanding music ,outstanding musicianship !A genuine pleasure to meet you Robert !Best wishes ,James.
Neal

Neal Barbieri



Aug 21 2009 5:44 AM

Ciao Robert ,Thank you for the add and the friendship.
you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot,
you are fantastic ..really. you are one of my prefeitis ;-)
talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music.
all the best.. from italy..and good weekend
neal
Oscar Kreimer

Oscar Kreimer



Jul 6 2009 5:14 AM

THANKS ROBERT


Baja mi musica en : www.farolatino.com/oscarkreimer
Lisent my music
Bye



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Carsten Lindholm

Carsten Lindholm



Jun 18 2009 7:43 AM

Thanks a lot Robert - i appreciate:-)
My respect for your musicianship:
You cover a wide range of styles deeply and great sounding!
Best Wishes
Carsten
Therciano Albuquerque

Therciano Albuquerque



Jun 9 2009 6:58 AM

Thank you!!!

Very nice to meet you and your song!!!!

Great playing, arrengiments, that song "Pra machucar meu coracao" I do love it!!!!

It will be really a pleasure to play with you. I hope to go soon to LA or you'll come to Rio.

Congratulations!!!

Keep in touch.

Best wishes!!!

Ps.: Visit also www.myspace.com/biancarocha , my wife, singer.
Frances Livings

Frances Livings



Jun 9 2009 1:47 AM

Thank you Rob, thank you for listening. Now the art work needs some last brush strokes...
Hugs! Frances
Errol Walters

Errol Walters



Jun 8 2009 9:10 PM

Hey Robert, nice to hear you, great stuff. Thanks Errol.
Carlos Yamasaki

Carlos Yamasaki



Jun 8 2009 6:27 AM

thanks brother your music rocks 2!!!!!!!!! keep up the great work.big hug


Carlos Yamasaki
Daniel Piedra

Daniel Piedra



Jun 7 2009 8:13 AM

HI Robert, Thanks for sharing the best sounds from Brazil. You have a new spacefriend in South Spain.
Rabbe

Rabbe



Jun 7 2009 6:39 AM

Hi there, thanks for the add! Beautiful sound you have! Take care. Rabbe
Frances Livings

Frances Livings



Jun 6 2009 1:54 AM

Robert, one of the songs is now up on my player: "Come Closer" - have a listen!

see you soon!?!

-------> ♥
Pablo Regnando

Pablo Regnando



May 27 2009 6:46 AM

Hi, THANKS!!
Dear Robert, how sweet sound man, awesome.
I've a lot of compotitions that you could embellish with your master playing... Just a dream by the moment.

Greets from Spain and keep in touch.
Pablo Regnando
Sander Owen

Sander Owen



May 26 2009 7:14 PM

Cool man,

I'll let you know when we have our stuff together, and maybe we'll get a chance to play!

Take Care,

Sander
Mark Isham

Mark Isham



May 26 2009 6:03 PM

Hey! Thanks for the add!

Mark

www.bittersweetthealbum.com
Pascal

Pascal



May 26 2009 3:26 PM

Bonjour Robert
Thanks for the friendly add and message
I really appreciate your beautiful sound
Best wishes from France
Pascal
June

June



May 25 2009 1:54 PM

Hi Robert, I hope all is well. I never thanked you for the wonderful tracks. I'm working on lyrics. Looking forward to working with you.
Martin Scheer

Martin Scheer



May 22 2009 5:33 PM

dear robert! whats up? dont forget to give me a mail before coming to germany! un abrazo! MARTIN
ioannis goudelis

ioannis goudelis



May 16 2009 9:01 PM

Just listening to Bossalicius this morning!
Wonderful music!

Hope all is well my friend!

Best Wishes

Ioannis
Sander Owen

Sander Owen



Apr 27 2009 11:55 PM

Thanks man,
You're a great player too! Hopefully I'll see you around.
Sander
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