Troy Roberts
Antipodean Saxophone Powerhouse
An Australian-born, NYC-based saxophonist whose explosive technique and soulful versatility have made him a first-call collaborator for jazz's greatest legends.
About
Born in Perth and now a fixture of the New York scene, Troy Roberts is a prolific bandleader and three-time Grammy-nominated saxophonist. He has released sixteen albums as a leader and toured with giants like Joey DeFrancesco and Jeff 'Tain' Watts. Roberts is widely celebrated for his technical mastery and genre-crossing projects like Nu-Jive.
Music Style
Roberts' sound balances robust dexterity with harmonic sophistication, spanning straight-ahead post-bop to groove-heavy fusion. His approach is noted for its rhythmic drive, dark-hued tone, and the seamless integration of acoustic and electric elements.
Background
- Hometown
- Perth, Western Australia
- Education
- West Australian Academy of Performing Arts, University of Miami Frost School of Music
- Instruments
- saxophone (tenor), saxophone (alto), saxophone (soprano), bass
- Active
- 1990s-present
Similar Artists
If you like Joshua Redman or Chris Potter — you'll love this artist
Notable Collaborations
Past Events
Troy Roberts Quartet
Smalls
saxophone (tenor) • Headliner
Troy Roberts Quartet
Smalls
saxophone (tenor) • Headliner
Amina Figarova Album Release
Dizzy's Club at Lincoln Center
saxophone (tenor)
Amina Figarova Album Release
Dizzy's Club at Lincoln Center
saxophone (tenor)
Harold O'Neal Quartet: Celebrating John Coltrane
Dizzy's Club at Lincoln Center
saxophone (tenor)
Harold O'Neal Quartet: Celebrating John Coltrane
Dizzy's Club at Lincoln Center
Saxophone
Silvano Monasterios Quartet
Smalls
Saxophone
Silvano Monasterios Quartet
Smalls
Saxophone
Manuel Valera: New Cuban Express
Bar LunAtico
Saxophone