Robert Edwards
Rising Trombone Voice
NYC-based jazz trombonist blending bebop tradition with contemporary post-bop sophistication and strong harmonic understanding.
About
Robert Edwards is a prominent jazz trombonist, educator, and bandleader based in New York City. Educated at The Juilliard School, he has performed with major figures including Roy Hargrove, Jimmy Heath, and Christian McBride, and is a member of the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. Edwards leads a quintet that regularly performs at Smalls Jazz Club and has released multiple recordings including his album Up Swing.
Music Style
Edwards plays bebop-rooted jazz with strong harmonic understanding and smooth melodic flow. His style blends traditional jazz trombone with contemporary post-bop sensibilities.
Background
- Hometown
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Education
- Juilliard School
- Instruments
- trombone
- Active
- 2000s-present
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