About

Background

Rob grew up in Seattle and began playing all manner of musical instruments starting at about age seven before finally focusing on drums and percussion. He played in various bands through public school and studied in the jazz program at Seattle Pacific University with Bill Watrous, Martin Behnke, and others.

During that time he started a long involvement with the contemporary Christian music scene, playing in churches and playing on numerous recording projects. He also played with Pat Boone, Debbie Boone, Dino Kartsonakis, Don Francisco, and many others.

After college Rob hit the road for a few years with various rock bands, playing in nightclubs in Hawaii and across the western states. After taking a few years off to raise a family and write software, Rob returned to the music scene. He keeps a busy schedule of dates playing jazz, rock, and orchestral music in a wide variety of settings.

Played With

I count myself lucky to have shared the stage with many wonderful musicians

Altar Boys
Army
Bamboo & Brass
Bavarian Beer Garden Band
Bill Watrous
Big Jay Blue
Bud Tutmarc
Chapter One
Churches (many)
Con Brio
Continental Orchestra
Critical Mass Big Band
Danny Quintero
Darin Jones and the Last Men Standing
David Francis
Debbie Boone
Dee Daniels
Dino Kartsonakis
Don Francisco
Ed Kerr
Elliot Lee
Emerald City Horns
George Cables
George Stone
Greta Matassa
Hi-Liners
Illuzionz
James Dean Machine
Jazz Geeks with Marjie Peterson
Jet
Kim Maguire
Kings of Swing
Kurt Dyrhsen
Kyle Turver
Lake Washington Symphony Orchestra
Laurey Bertieg 
Lyric Arts Ensemble
Mach One Big Band
Martin Behnke
Mountain Voices
Myron Kline
Next Up
Northwest Swing
Northwest Symphony Orchestra
Pat Boone
Pete Christlieb
Philharmonia Northwest
Portage Bay Big Band
Route 66 Big Band
Sammamish Symphony
Seattle All Stars Big Band
Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra
Seine City Six
SixForOne
Solid Gold Hits
Souled Out
Stage One
Sugartime Trio
Village Theater
Weather Birds
West Seattle Big Band
Woods Creek Band

Core Musical Values

  • Versatility - jazz, pop, rock, orchestral, Brazilian / Afro-Cuban
  • Impeccable groove and precision
  • Accurate sight reading
  • Imaginative soloing
  • Collaborate approach to music-making
  • Powerful, yet sensitive playing