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Roberto Tyson

Guitarist, Composer and Arranger

About Me

Guitarist Roberto Tyson's Musical Journey
Roberto is a member of the Jazz/R&B/Nu-Jazz group N-GROOVE. The principles of N-GROOVE are CC Givens, Cheikh Ndoye and Roberto. Join N-GROOVE on their journey and listen to their fresh take on the Janet Jackson tune, "Funny How Time Flies", which is climbing the SmoothJazz.com Top 50 Indie chart. Check out their new CD, "It's Who We Are" with a strong display of the groups musical talents.
http://www.n-groove.com and
http://www.myspace.com/ngroovemusicGuitarist Roberto Tyson
Roberto Tyson was born in Cuba, reared in Puerto Rico and New York City. Roberto, a prodigy in his early youth, was schooled in the ways of the grand masters of jazz guitar and played along side his father, also a guitarist, with premier musicians of the time. Young Roberto developed a reputation as one of the best players around. Today, Roberto brings a Latin, Caribbean and traditional jazz influence to the richness of his music.


Images by Leon James Photography
Nemesis Bleu
Roberto, drummer/multi-instrumentalist Cedric Givens and Bassist Cheikh Ndoye were the key perormers with Nemesis Bleu. Between the three of them they created a genuinely unique groove oriented funk/fusion sound, which they also brought to their live performances.
The Nemesis Bleu cd also features world-class percussionist Gumbi Ortiz (of the Al DiMeola Band), sultry and captivating vocalist Marcy "Lady Ann" Hamilton, keyboardist Vernon Burrell and bassist Derek Burrell.
CD Baby
The CD is available on CDBaby.com to sample and purchase.
Read the article featuring Roberto on DC Bebop.com

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Member Since: 5/27/2007
Band Website: robertotyson.com
Band Members: Roberto Tyson (Guitar)
Cedric Givens (Drummer/Percussionist)
Cheihk Ndoye (Bass)
Gumbi Ortiz (Percussionist)
Marcy "Lady Ann" Hamilton (Vocalist)
Influences: My father. Also a guitarist and a percussionist.

Wes Montgomery
Joe Pass
George Benson
Pat Martino

A mutual camaraderie borne of the music with musicians Darryl Anders, Cedric Givens, Cheikh Ndoye and many others.This camaraderie began when Darryl Anders and I were young musical prodigies actively involved in the music department at our neighbor-hood high school.

We were classmates and also best of friends, and whenever we were together it was always about the music.

Also Darryl was instrumental in introducing me to another young lion that later became a dear friend and music partner Cedric Givens.

Cedric and Darryl helped me sharpen my understanding of the Funk music of our time.

Darryl probably remembers (all to vividly) the influence that my father had on the both of us. My father had an enthusiasm for all good music. His enthusiasm greatly influenced our musical development. It provided the foundation that encouraged both Darryl and myself to persevere and chase our musical dreams.
Record Label: CD Baby
Type of Label: Indie