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True "soul" music evokes emotions and speaks straight to the heart of the listener. Robert Gee not only continues the great legacy of soulful singers, he evolves it. With a rich, seductive voice that compels you to join him in his sonic odessey of love and longing, he has crafted a multi-dimensional sound that is at once uniquely his own but reminiscent of the great crooners who came before him. Just take one listen to the wildly authentic reading of the Oscar Brown Chestnut, 'Round Midnight" where Robert Gee very convincingly channels Donny Hathaway with shades of Stevie Wonder. While he clearly pays tribute to some of his musical influences, he has no problem switching gears to serve up some of his own brand of modern day soul. Complete with lush harmonious backing vocals that are a delight to the ears.On tracks like the infectious mid-tempo gem, "Here We Go", Robert Gee showcases his inspired musicianship with a vocal arrangement that would eat up a vocalist of a lesser caliber. However, his forte is delivering quiet storm ballads such as the slow burn groove of "Waiting". You find yourself rooting for him as he masterfully persuades the object of his affection to take their friendship to the next level and sets a mood that makes it all but impossible to refuse his pleas.Hailing from the city of brotherly love "Philly", Robert Gee is an heir apparent to the "Philly Soul" tradition. The youngest of six children his considerable talents noticed at an early age when he recieved a scholarship to study classical voice at the Settlement Music School. From there, he continued to build upon his accomplishments joining the acclaimed African-American opera compnany, Opera Ebony and gaining a much coveted place in a volume of "Who's Who Among American Students in Music". Brimming with confidence, it was no big suprise that Robert Gee put his skills to the test on the ultimate proving ground and became a winner of the Apollo Amatuer Night Competition!Robert Gee's stelllar talents don't end with singing and song writing. He is an accomplished actor/dancer who has starred in lead roles in some of the most outstanding roles in theater such as Jesus Christ Superstar, The Wiz, ain't Misbehavin and Pippin. Also in the critically acclaimed works like Stephen Semiens "Children of The Night" and Otis Salids "Spiritual". Robert Gee has recieved rave reviews for his stage work in the LA Times, LA Weekly and Internationally in The Voice of Armenia! He made his screen debut in The Little Richard Story as "Bossman". Most notably, Robert was nominated for and NAACP Image Award for Theater in 2006 for Best Supporting Actor in Michael Ajakwe's Body Language - Featuring the Songs of Patti LaBelle. It is this legendary Diva who Robert gives the credit for discovering him as a teenager in Philadelphia while Ms. LaBelle was on tour with Your Arms Too Short To Box with God.However, it is his electrifying stage presence and voice that has allowed Robert Gee to work with some industry's elite talent such as the late Luther Vandross, Vesta, The Emotions, Atlantic Starr, Bebe Winans, La Shun Pace, Robert Townsend, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Pauletta Washigton to name a few. Now it's his turn to take his rightful place as the next big thing in music and with such an impeccable reputation as a showstopper he's bound to become an icon. By: R.Leon Mathews

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Member Since: 2/18/2007
Band Website: www.robertgee.com, www.cdbaby.com, iTunes!
Band Members: Solo Artist - Accompanied by some of the hottest hands in the land...!
Influences: Luther Vandross, Peabo Bryson, Donnie Hathaway, Jeffrey Osborne, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Bill Withers, Al Jarreau, Earth, Wind & Fire, Joe Williams, Johnny Mathis, Nat King Cole, Gregory Hines, Carl Anderson, Quincy Jones, Michael McDonald, Sting, Donald Fagan (Steely Dan), Kurt Elling, Tony Bennet, Peter Cetera, Steven Tyler, Luciano Pavoroti, Walter Hawkins, Richard Smallwood, Marvin Wynans, Patti LaBelle, Chaka Kahn, Aretha Franklin, Minnie Ripperton, Natalie Cole, Phyllis Hyman, The Emotions, LaBelle, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Vesta, Pheobe Snow, Regina Belle, Teena Marie, Chante Moore, Angie Stone, Conya Doss, Yazarah, Lisa Fisher, Nona Hendryx, Eva Cassidy..... When these instrumentalist play, I want to sing... Pamela Williams, Grover Washington, Gerald Albright, Paul Taylor, Kirk Whalum, Dave Koz, Norman Brown, Karen Briggs, David Sanborne, McCoy Tyner, Joe Sample, Richard Turner, Andrew Dorsett

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Echoes Magazine(UK) - Finally, those of you who don't mind a little touch of R&B with their soul might get into ALL MY LOVE from Philly vocalist and writer Robert Gee. The thing that sets it apart is that Rob can surely sing, calling (in his sleeve notes)on friends and such inspiration like Luther, Teena Marie, Patti LaBelle, Ollie Woodson and more. Of course, this means that he doesn't necessarily follow whatever the latest R&B trend is - like who cares? Instead of opting to sing the way he learned on a bunch of melodies that old fuddy-duddy soul fans would lap up. A bit Brian McKnight, then, but not so samey in the song department.

Naturally, my own preferences is for the moments he takes it over towards our territory and his Hathaway tendencies rise to the top: a soft glowing cover of "Round Midnight" for example. But there's every chance you'll enjoy this CD's greater part. CHRIS WELLS
SOULCHOONZ (UK) This is more of an R&B set than previous albums I have reviewed of late, and as such has taken more of a concerted listen to get into it. But the effort certainly pays of, trust me! The general flow is mid tempo and I supposed if you like artist like Cognac and Kino Watson then you should also like Robert Gee. "All My Love" is definitely a grower and will wet your whistle for what follows. Another favorite is the guitar led song called "I Really Miss Your love" which allows Robert to really flex his vocal chops. On some tracks he sounds a bit like Craig David - which is ok because I have a soft spot for old Craig - but ..s like this he really has verve and dynamism.

I really took quickly to, "When You Get Down To It" - this is the sort of track Brian McKnight takes to on his "Ten" release. "Come Home" with it's warm synth and sexy beat is a winner and does nothing but elevate Robert from his legions of contemporaries. The same could be said of the Gospel based "No Greater Love" This probably the most musically accessible cut for the traditionalist out there. I really appreciate the music, if not the content, and I love the Take 6 harmonies he utilizes. I mentioned Brian McKnight earlier and his 'Ten" album. If that's up your street then "Waiting" , definitely one of the stronger tracks will also be a track that you will feel. Excellent! This is an album that will appeal to those who love both traditional sounds and more rough, urban edges. A recommended release from an artist with a glowing future. Barry Towler
SOULTRACKS.COM (US) It becomes clearer every day that independent soul music has come of age. How else do you explain a CD like ALL MY LOVE, the debut from Cali-based singer/songwriter Robert Gee. Boasting a level of musicianship and production sheen that is indistinguishable from it's major label counterparts. Welcome to music, circa 2008! With a brave new world of recording technology it comes down to the great equalizers, the singer and the song. And that where ALL MY LOVE shows it edge. Sounding like a vocal blend of Kool and the Gangs James JT" Taylor and Gospel's J. Moss, Gee possesses an expressive, versatile Tenor voice that is both commercial and appealing. It is made all the more attractive by his unerring knack for a hook in the eleven compositions on All MY Love.

The disc opens smartly with it's best track , the mid tempo title cut. With immediate, jumpy percussion and Pamela Williams' jazz sax as a backdrop, Gee confidently glides through this radio ready track. Gee has a keen sense of melody that pervades all of his compositions, and each has enough hook to please. The beautiful inspirational track "No Greater Love" and the 70's style slow jams "Come Home" and "I Really Miss Your Love" are absolutely top notch! Consequently, by taking a slightly old school approach to his debut, Robert Gee sounds absolutely fresh, issuing one of the most consistently accessible albums of the year. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Chris Rizik

SOULSITE.DE REVIEW(GERMANY) Robert Gee wants to transport the "true soul" with his album and wake up the deepest emotions. With an enticing voice and good sound he manages to do exactly that. Gee is a singer, songwriter and producer in one person. The Album begins with "All My Love" in the finest R&B tradition. Robert Gee's voice lies down like a silk cloth in from programmed beats and playing saxaphone stamped title. In the approach one could already read there's something unusual about Gees voice. In reality he sounds clear and soulful, really persuasive. It is not purely on quiet storm album. Gee also has loaded R&B packed Hip Hop tracks. These hip tracks are quite substantial and prove like the jazz lastigen "Round Midnight" the versatility of the singer. The jazz song looks lost on the album and a little bit isolated. But he provides the feeling of a smoky piano bar very vividly. Cleverly done. The qualitatively high quallity independent production holds a wholesome distance to the average music. Tends to the unusual and spoils the senses with a fine mix from R&B and Soul. And Gee plays velvet-soft voice with high fine execution have the lead role. The album "All My Love" will leave, in the positive sense, deep song tracks. Crystal Clearly! von Erich Rittig
Translated: Univ of Phoenix Translator(German-English
Record Label: G-Platinum Records
Type of Label: Indie

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