“Just Lookin’” sets the tone from the first notes that this is a serious jazz project with heavy weight players.” ….”Filled with top-shelf performances and well-penned compositions Jospé proves he still has it. Sylvannia Garutch, The Jazz Word

Robert Jospé Express with Butch Taylor on keyboards, Dane Alderson on electric bass, Brian Mesko on guitar and Robert Jospé on drum set release their first CD.

Robert Jospé and Inner Rhythm play with a jubilant, life-affirming energy. Jospé is an erudite, relentless drummer/percussionist who teaches at the University of Virginia. The deepest loyalties and affinities of his ensemble (saxophonist Jeff Decker, pianist Bob Hallahan, bassists Randall Pharr or Elias Bailey, second percussionist Kevin Davis) are with islands and continents far from their Charlottesville home. They execute calypso, samba, salsa and African 12/8 and 6/4 funk with passion and precision. – Thomas Conrad, JAZZTIMES

“From Charlottesville, Virginia, Robert Jospé and his Inner Rhythm showcase a polished, jubilant mix of straight-ahead, Latin, and funk on Hands On. Jospé’s crisp, tight grooves seamlessly merge styles. Hot!” - Modern Drummer, August 2004

"**** DownBeat Magazine 4 Stars"

“(Robert Jospé) has a Latin soul, and his septet leans heavily on the clavé for many of the dozen pieces here. Jobim’s “Stone Flower” is a highlight…” **** - James Hale, Downbeat Magazine, September 2003

"**** DownBeat Magazine 4 Stars"

“Blue Blaze…uncommonly fresh and expansive…Jospé has recast and in some cases reimagined the tunes of Horace Silver, Lee Morgan, Blue Mitchell, Kenny Durham and Wayne Shorter. The results are always entertaining and often surprising.”

Mike Joyce, Washington Post

Robert Jospe directs a wild ride on Blue Blaze, scanning emotions and time zones, from the pensive to the positively buoyant. He makes big noise on traps, playing flourishes over and under the time. His tune "Night Out" has some nice dissonant horn lines and an upbeat swing that suits the shadings of guitarist Royce Campbell. Wayne Shorter's "Infant Eyes" is gorgeous, and Jospe makes the drums speak with mallets.

The septet interprets the classic Lee Morgan tune, "Calling Miss Khadija," letting it flow like a slow stream, adding colors all along the way. Jospe plays a swinging Latin funk with a half-time feel, mixing samba and Stax, and many of his horn arrangements reflect his highly informed rhythmic sense."

**** Down Beat Magazine, June 2001

Jospe and his septet shine on this tight, upbeat album. The mixture of jazz, R&B and island influences is delightful and Jospe's grooving, tasteful drumming complements the emphasis on ensemble work." --

Modern Drummer, Nov. 2000