Official biography published on social media (December 12, 2016).
Jazz Robertson got her introduction to the music scene at the age of 5, when she took in her first live concert: Eric Clapton. But it wasn't Clapton's guitar chops that made her jaw drop; it was Steve Gadd's killer drumming. From that moment on, Jazz wanted to play drums.
Born in Maryland, Jazz moved with her mother several times before finally settling in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At the age of 15 she received a drumset from her mother, and within months she was playing in local bands around the city. After passing up an opportunity to go to law school, she auditioned for Berklee College of Music at the age of 19 and was accepted on a full-tuition scholarship. At 21 she studied and played in Athens, Greece with some of the best musicians in the Mediterranean. The following year, she lived and played in Germany. Now a recent grad of Berklee, she keeps up with rehearsals, sessions and shows. Based in Boston, Jazz currently leads the Jazz Robertson Trio & Quintet and plays with various artist around New England.
Jazz endorses Vater Sticks and Paiste Cymbals.
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azz Robertson got her introduction to the music scene at the age of 5, when she took in her first live concert: Eric Clapton. But it wasn't Clapton's guitar chops that made her jaw drop; it was Steve Gadd's killer drumming. From that moment on, Jazz wanted to play drums.
Jazz of course, plays jazz. She also plays rock, pop, funk, R&B and world music. She's been fortunate enough to share the stage with artists like Michael McDonald, Sean Jones, Lenny Stallworth and many others. Being an artist, she is sensitive to sounds and dynamic contrasts, bringing a painters mentality when adding colors to the musical atmosphere.
Born in Maryland, Jazz Robertson moved with her mother several times before finally settling in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At the age of 15 she received a drumset from her mother, and within months she was playing in local bands around the city. After passing up an opportunity to go to law school, she auditioned for Berklee College of Music at the age of 19 and was accepted on a full-tuition scholarship.
At 21 Jazz Robertson studied and played in Athens, Greece with some of the best musicians in the Mediterranean. The following year, she lived and played in Germany. Now a recent grad of Berklee, she keeps up with rehearsals, sessions and shows. Based in Boston, Jazz currently plays with the Ludmila Stefanikova Quartet (all women) and leads the Jazz Robertson Trio & Quintet.
Jazz Robertson endorses Vater sticks and Paiste Cymbals.