On the CD: David Epstein, Piano; Bob Sabin, Bass; Peter Retzlaff, Drums; Pete Smith, guitar
Influences
There are so many musicians who've influenced me and made me want to sing. These are just the first that come to mind. For jazz: Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McRae, DeeDee Bridgewater, Janis Siegel, Elis Regina. For Pop: Gladys Knight, Donna Summer, Cher, Linda Ronstadt, Pat Benetar, Smokey Robinson. For Latin: Marc Anthony, Celia Cruz, India.
Biography
"Her voice draws you in and surrounds you with an emotional blanket of sound that has a wide range of depth and texture to it." So says Jim McElroy at JazzReview.com and others agree.
A lover of music since she was young, Robin can sing any style of music and often did just that. She grew up singing pop and rock tunes from the 80's and 90's. While studying at Fordham University she began studying classical music and then found jazz and has been singing it ever since.
Influenced by such greats as Ella Fitzgerald and Carmen McRae, Robin was recently one of only 8 singers selected to attend a master class given by Janis Siegel, Laurel Masse and Ann Hampton-Callaway. She has also studied with modern artists Dena DeRose and Nancy Marano.
In 2005, Robin released her debut CD to critical acclaim. Using up-and-coming musicians, the CD effectively showcases not only her singing talent, but her arrangements as well. She effectively makes classic standards sound new again and chose a varied repertoire for this first recording.
In addition to her quartet, Robin works with her latin band, Dos - www.musicados.com - and enjoys work as a studio singer. She has also lent her voice and bi-lingual skills to corporate and sports DVDs
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