Robby Ameen
Afro-Cuban Jazz Master
Grammy-winning drummer blending Afro-Cuban rhythms with post-bop jazz, a first-call sideman for legends from Dizzy Gillespie to Paul Simon.
About
Robby Ameen is a Grammy-winning drummer and composer best known for his distinctive Afro-Cuban jazz style. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, he moved to New York City in the early 1980s and has compiled a recording career spanning from Dizzy Gillespie to Paul Simon, while maintaining a 20+ year relationship with Rubén Blades as a member of Seis del Solar. He is regarded as one of the world's most prominent drummers in Latin Jazz.
Music Style
Ameen blurs the line between Afro-Caribbean rhythms and swinging post-bop jazz, creating fiery original compositions infused with Latin funk, hard bop, and contemporary fusion elements. His sharp, forceful timekeeping and intricate rhythmic roadmapping define his distinctive approach.
Background
- Hometown
- New Haven, Connecticut
- Education
- Yale University
- Instruments
- drums
- Active
- 1970s-present
Similar Artists
If you like Rubén Blades, Dave Valentin, and Conrad Herwig — you'll love this artist
Notable Collaborations
Upcoming Events
Robby Ameen's next NYC show is Thursday, July 9 at Smalls.