Bands
Jazz, Blues, Latin, Funk, and R&B fuse together in band leader Robert Jospé’s sound. Groove and move with renowned drummer, educator and composer and his highly skilled and entertaining trio, quartet or quintet.
Robert Jospé and Inner Rhythm
Robert Jospé and the Inner Rhythm band combine Latin, funk, swing, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms into a modern jazz sound that is exciting, entertaining and uplifting.
Rooted in the East Coast Blue Note tradition and fused with styles and grooves from around the world of contemporary jazz, their music is a potent, high energy stew. Performing jazz classics and originals the band has toured nationally and released four CDs with much critical acclaim.
“Robert Jospé and Inner Rhythm’s performance at Jefferson Center was fantastic! I still have people talking about the performance months later. The band was extremely tight and had wonderful energy on stage. The arrangements were top notch and they tastefully exhibited their chops on straight ahead jazz, Latin grooves, funk, beautiful ballads and even some African tunes! I look forward to working with this ensemble again in the future.” - Dylan Locke, Artistic Director, Jefferson Center, Roanoke, VA
Randall Pharr, Jeff Decker, Robert Jospé. Photo by John Edwin Mason.
I spent a magnificent Friday night shooting the drummer Robert Jospé and his fine band Inner Rhythm. (Shooting with a camera, I hasten to add.) When Jos asked me to photograph the band’s sound check and concert at the Southern Cafe and Music Hall, in Charlottesville, Virginia, I was happy to say “Yes.” What better way to end a grueling week? After all, I’ve been a fan of the band’s funky blend of jazz, Latin rhythms, R&B, and Afropop for over a decade…. - John Edwin Mason, Professor of African History and History of Photography, UVa
Robert Jospé Trios
Adam, Robert, and Randall
Robert is currently working with two exciting trios:
- Modern jazz and fusion with Adam Larrabee on guitar and Randall Pharr on electric and acoustic bass.
- Jazz and Blues with guitarist Royce Campbell and Rusty Farmer on bass.
Rusty, Robert and Royce
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