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Dave Robaire

About Me

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Dave Robaire currently attends the New School University for Jazz in New York City. Having played the guitar and drums since the age of 7, Dave finally picked up the acoustic bass when he was 16. Dave has studied with Domenic Genova, Gary Pratt, David Young in California, and more recently bassist John Patitucci and pianist Edward Simon in New York City. Since moving to New York, Dave has played in various venues around the city and has had the opportunity to tour with legendary guitarist Pat Martino. He has also played in the Montruex Jazz Festival with guitarist, Gilad Hekselman and currently has been playing with 14 year-old pianist, Matt Savage.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/6/2006
Band Members: NEFERTITI & CONSCIENCE AFLOAT: Corey King-trombone, Kyle Wilson-sax, Gilad Hekselman-guitar, Gerald Clayton-rhodes, and Jamire Williams-drums
Influences: Ray Brown, Ron Carter, Paul Chambers, Jaco Pastorius, Paul Jackson, Louis Bonfa, Christian McBride, John Patitucci, Robert Hurst, Christian McBride, Matt Brewer, Derrick Hodge, Oscar Peterson, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Lionel Loueke, Eric Harland, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Tony Williams, Elvin Jones, Brian Blade, Edward Simon, Ravel, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Mark Turner, Chris Cheek, Stravinsky, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Luciana Souza, Shostokovich, Mozart, Stevie Wonder, Lennie Tristano, Al Green, Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, lots of other stuff...and the Bulgarian Women's Choir
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