Artist description Saxophonist/Flutist Robert Kyle plays a mix of Brazilian/Latin & Smooth instrumental jazz, blending lush and exotic meoldies and harmonies with the intoxicating rhythms of Brazil and other parts of the world.

Music Style Brazilian/Latin & Smooth Instrumental Jazz

Musical Influences Stan Getz/Antonio Carlos Jobim/John Coltrane/Ivan Lins/Dori Caymmi

Artist History Robert Kyle is one of the buisiest saxophone players in the L.A. area. He has a wide range of experience both live and in the studios and has numerous movie and T.V. credits as a studio musician. As a sideman, Robert has performed with Linda Rondstadt, Michael Bolton, Kenny Loggins, Carol King, Brenda Russell, Lou Rawls, Della Reese and many others. As a member and later musical director of blues diva Linda Hopkins "Black & Blue Quartet for over twelve years, he has performed all over the world. Roberts' band has been featured at many festivals around the Los Angeles area including The Playboy Jazz festival, The Wave Jazz festival, The Malibu Jazz & Blues festival among many others, as well as many of the local jazz spots around town.

Group Members Robert Kyle-Saxophone & Flute/Hussain Jiffry-Bass/Steve Weingart-Keyboards/Kevin Winard-Drums & Percussion on all "Brazilian Moon" CD tracks and "Falling Water"& "Song of the Sun" tracks off of "That Other Place" CD/Jason Harnell-Drums on all other tracks off of "That Other Place" CD/Mike Faue-All percussion on "That Other Place" CD.

Instruments Sax/Flute, Bass, Keyboard, Drums & Percussion

Albums "Brazilian Moon"-"That Other Place"

Press Reviews About Robert Kyle-"Robert Kyle is an excellent saxophonist. His tone is first rate and he interprets melodies with a sound of authority...Kyle is also a very formidable composer."-Saxophone Journal "His years of experience backing influential blues singers have left their mark on Robert Kyle. His phrasing is much like that of a strong singer who can connect with the audience through sheer emotion."-L.A. Jazz Scene/About Brazilian Moon " ..bright, hot, rhythmically fascinating..."-L.A. Jazz Scene "His floating saxophone lines are as smoothly expressive as a vocal..entwined in deep dialogue with the percussion."-Pasadena Weekly/About "That Other Place"-"....beautiful saxophone playing and an abundance of strong grooves and attractive meoldies."-Saxophone Journal

Location Altadena, CA - USA

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