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Robert Perkins is one of those rare drummer who's wide ranging skills make him a valuable asset in any number of musical settings. Well known for his versatility, Rob is quickly becoming one of the more in-demand drummers in many different areas of the touring and recording scene. After graduating with honors from the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, and earning a Masters Degree from the University of Southern California, Robert has taken his education, and his unique experience and begun to make a name for himself as one of the most veritile, and professional drummers in the world . He has toured the world with Michael Buble, Bobby Watson, Tierney Sutton, The Clayton Brothers, Vanessa Rubin, The Benny Lackner Trio, Ingrid Jensen, and performed with Toni Braxton, David Sancious, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Terence Blanchard, Eric Reed, Mary Stallings, Chris Botti, Laura Pausini, Leon Parker, Clark Terry Jimmy Heath, and recorded with artists as diverse as Michael Buble, Dr. Dre, Charlie Hunter, Benny Lackner, Larry Williams, and Chris Pierce.Robert is also garnering world wide exposure through extensive touring, recordings, and appearances on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Late Night With David Letterman, The Today Show, Dancing With The Stars, Entertainment Tonight, Live With Regis and Kelly, The View, The Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards, Buena Fuente, The Parkinson Show, The San Remo Festival, Pulse, The Des and Mel Show, Wetten Das, as well as in video with Toni Braxton and Dr. Dre. Robert's unique experience of working regularly with the best of the pop and jazz world has given him a unique voice and perspective that are making him increasingly in demand. This experience when combined with his education at the hands of Masters like Michael Carvin, Ndugu Chancler, John Clayton, and Billy Higgins in such prestigious institutions as The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, and The University of Southern California where he earned a Masters Degree in Music, makes Robert a valuable asset in any performance, recording or educational setting.Robert Perkins endorses DW Drums, Regal Tip Sticks and Brushes, and Zildjian Cymbals.

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Member Since: 3/23/2006
Band Website: robertperkinsmusic.com
Band Members: The Benny Lackner Trio consists of Benny Lackner, Derek Nievergelt and myself. I also work regularly with Chris Pierce, which includes Orlando Simms, David Leach, and Robert Castillo.
Influences: In no order particular order: Michael Carvin, Billy Higgins, Louis Hayes, Roy Haynes, Billy Higgins, Lewis Nash, Billy Higgins, Art Blakey, Billy Higgins, Tony Williams, Billy Higgins, Kenny Washington, Billy Higgins, Ed Blackwell, Max Roach, Ed Blackwell, Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Ed Blackwell, Jo Jones, Stevie Wonder, Prince, James Brown, The Best of Simple, Rick Wheeler, Jack DeJohnette, Keith Jarrett, Herbie Hancock, Bill Evens, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Billy Higgins, Ndugu Chancler, James Gadson, Cournel Dupree, Willie Weeks, Willie Jones III, Eric Harland, Philly Joe Jones, John Clayton, Ray Brown, John Bonham, Benny Benjamin, Richard "Pistol" Allen, George McGregor, Clifford Mack (The Drummers of Motown) James Jamerson, Bernard Purdie, Bill Withers, Donny Hathaway, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Ben Harper, Mohammad Ali, Al Green, Sam Cooke, Caetano Veloso... you get the idea.
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My Blog

Check This Out! Listen Online.

Wherever you are, tune in online. Promises to be good.Chris PierceApril, 22 2008 at KCRW Morning Becomes Eclectic (Live On-Air 89.9FM or KCRW.com)Not Available , Santa Monica, CaliforniaCost :Live on ...
Posted by Rob Perkins on Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:07:00 PST

The Week of 11/4/07-11/11/07

Sunday - Go to sleep on a bus in Germany after playing a show. (Watch two great episodes of Rome on the bus with Josh and Dino. Best show ever in the history of the world.)Monday - Wake up in Belgium,...
Posted by Rob Perkins on Sun, 25 Nov 2007 03:32:00 PST

Max Roach

Max Roach passed away today. I first heard about it on the radio, as I was driving around Los Angeles running various errands. As jazz radio stations tend to do, the DJ was playing music that Max had ...
Posted by Rob Perkins on Fri, 17 Aug 2007 11:25:00 PST

Opportunity

I'm thirty-two years old. It's almost old enough to publicly broadcast thoughts on life without seeming foolishly arrogant. In the past month or so I've come to a bit of an understanding on a subject ...
Posted by Rob Perkins on Wed, 25 Apr 2007 08:46:00 PST

What I've Been Up To: Two New Records Being Released This Month

I'm very excited to announce that two records that I have recorded recently are being released this month. Both records are with bands that happen to be two of my closest musical families. Chris Pierc...
Posted by Rob Perkins on Fri, 06 Apr 2007 03:00:00 PST

Semi Real Time Photos of Todays Record Date With Benny Lackner Trio

I'm in the recording studio for the next two days 3/12 and 3/13 with the Benny Lackner Trio. If you'd like to see semi real time photos of the sessions literally as they are happening visit this site....
Posted by Rob Perkins on Mon, 12 Mar 2007 10:03:00 PST

Must Read New Press For Benny Lackner Trio

http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=24019Follow the link and check out this great review. My favorite part is, "coy pianistic foreplay builds to a percussive climax before collapsing into m...
Posted by Rob Perkins on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 02:04:00 PST

Records I'm listening to,

I've gotten a lot of emails asking what records and drummers I'm checking out right now, here are a few: Please write me if you have anything to share or ask about these recordings. Let's talk about t...
Posted by Rob Perkins on Sun, 24 Dec 2006 12:27:00 PST

Review Of Sign OF The Times Record

This is the text of a review of Sign Of The Times that appears in All About Jazz. For anyone who is not familiar with this site here is a link.Link to online version of the review.Thanks to all of you...
Posted by Rob Perkins on Mon, 05 Jun 2006 03:41:00 PST

New Album On Sale Now!

Sign Of The Times, the new Benny Lackner Trio record on Nagel Heyer records is available now. I am very proud of this record, and am very excited that it is finally available for sale. It features com...
Posted by Rob Perkins on Mon, 15 May 2006 07:25:00 PST