Robert Damper CD, D Tales Project this 20 year project in the making was recorded in, Seattle, Fayetteville, NC, Baltimore, Zurich, Switzerland. The first single dropped for Valentine’s Day was “Feels So Good” co-written by Robert & Grammy winner Skyler Jett, featuring Skyler on lead vocals. This CD has Robert’s original songs with a few of his favorite Jazz, Pop and R&B covers from Antonio Carlos Jobim (Wave) Burt Bachrach (Say A Little Prayer) and Thom Bell (Betcha by Golly Wow).

The D Tales Project is a tribute to his dear friend and former Kenny G drummer, Bruce Carter, Bruce played a vital role on so many of these tracks and was an incredibly important influence on Robert’s music, this amazing chartbusting project has long lasting staying power domestically and Internationally.

In the third grade Robert got hooked on jazz and was taken with the greats like Clifford Brown, Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, McCoy Tyner, Oscar Peterson, Kenny Barron, Chick Corea and Art Tatum. While attending the University of Washington and Cornish Institute Of Allied Arts, before migrating to the east coast to attend the prestigious New England Conservatory of Music.

Robert became an integral part of a legendary local funk/soul band, Cold, Bold & Together, which featured his high school friend, Kenny Gorelick, aka Kenny G. As a student of Emmy award winning composer Hummie Mann’s PNW Film scoring program, this Seattle native has been keyboardist for Grammy winner Kenny G for over 30 years, He also played in Kenny G’s “G-Force” band, turned out to be a smart move.

Robert has also worked with some of the biggest talents like Stevie Wonder, Patti LaBelle, Roy Haynes, Jack DeJohnette, Branford Marsalis and Urs Weisendanger. The D Tales Project is a refreshing sound to be enjoyed anytime you want great songs wrapped in awesome musicianship.
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Robert Damper CD, D Tales Project this 20 year project in the making was recorded in, Seattle, Fayetteville, NC, Baltimore, Zurich, Switzerland. The first single dropped for Valentine’s Day was “Feels So Good” co-written by Robert & Grammy winner Skyler Jett, featuring Skyler on lead vocals. This CD has Robert’s original songs with a few of his favorite Jazz, Pop and R&B covers from Antonio Carlos Jobim (Wave) Burt Bachrach (Say A Little Prayer) and Thom Bell (Betcha by Golly Wow). The D Tales Project is a tribute to his dear friend and former Kenny G drummer, Bruce Carter, Bruce played a vital role on so many of these tracks and was an incredibly important influence on Robert’s music, this amazing chartbusting project has long lasting staying power domestically and Internationally. In the third grade Robert got hooked on jazz and was taken with the greats like Clifford Brown, Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, McCoy Tyner, Oscar Peterson, Kenny Barron, Chick Corea and Art Tatum. While attending the University of Washington and Cornish Institute Of Allied Arts, before migrating to the east coast to attend the prestigious New England Conservatory of Music. Robert became an integral part of a legendary local funk/soul band, Cold, Bold & Together, which featured his high school friend, Kenny Gorelick, aka Kenny G. As a student of Emmy award winning composer Hummie Mann’s PNW Film scoring program, this Seattle native has been keyboardist for Grammy winner Kenny G for over 30 years, He also played in Kenny G’s “G-Force” band, turned out to be a smart move. Robert has also worked with some of the biggest talents like Stevie Wonder, Patti LaBelle, Roy Haynes, Jack DeJohnette, Branford Marsalis and Urs Weisendanger. The D Tales Project is a refreshing sound to be enjoyed anytime you want great songs wrapped in awesome musicianship.
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Professional Musician (BIO)
Robert Damper CD, D Tales Project this 20 year project in the making was recorded in, Seattle, Fayetteville, NC, Baltimore, Zurich, Switzerland. The first single dropped for Valentine’s Day was “Feels So Good” co-written by Robert & Grammy winner Skyler Jett, featuring Skyler on lead vocals. This CD has Robert’s original songs with a few of his favorite Jazz, Pop and R&B covers from Antonio Carlos Jobim (Wave) Burt Bachrach (Say A Little Prayer) and Thom Bell (Betcha by Golly Wow). The D Tales Project is a tribute to his dear friend and former Kenny G drummer, Bruce Carter, Bruce played a vital role on so many of these tracks and was an incredibly important influence on Robert’s music, this amazing chartbusting project has long lasting staying power domestically and Internationally. In the third grade Robert got hooked on jazz and was taken with the greats like Clifford Brown, Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, McCoy Tyner, Oscar Peterson, Kenny Barron, Chick Corea and Art Tatum. While attending the University of Washington and Cornish Institute Of Allied Arts, before migrating to the east coast to attend the prestigious New England Conservatory of Music. Robert became an integral part of a legendary local funk/soul band, Cold, Bold & Together, which featured his high school friend, Kenny Gorelick, aka Kenny G. As a student of Emmy award winning composer Hummie Mann’s PNW Film scoring program, this Seattle native has been keyboardist for Grammy winner Kenny G for over 30 years, He also played in Kenny G’s “G-Force” band, turned out to be a smart move. Robert has also worked with some of the biggest talents like Stevie Wonder, Patti LaBelle, Roy Haynes, Jack DeJohnette, Branford Marsalis and Urs Weisendanger. The D Tales Project is a refreshing sound to be enjoyed anytime you want great songs wrapped in awesome musicianship.
Featured Radio Stations
Here are the following radio stations playing Robert Damper music: KickFMUK, KYBN-Radio, JazzJuice Radio, IndieMusic Network, WBJL, KKFI 90.1 FM, SmoothJazzBoston.com, SolarRadio, JazzNet247, SmoothandSoft Netherlands, Phase Global Radio, WFBC Gospel Radio, Smooth Jazz Florida Radio, PhaseGlobalRadio, SmoothGroovesUK, KHIH-DB Colorado Smooth Jazz, The Jazz Spot WSGE 91.7 FM, KRWV FM, "The Wave" 99.3. FM, SmoothJazzOntheRocks KSJR-DB, SSassyRadio, Sparx Radio, BluesJazz Radio, Impact Radio, Cruise FM, Electric Lion Radio, XRP Radio, The Jazz UK , WSJR Radio, Play FM (Austria) and Joy Radio.
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Featured Radio Stations
Here are the following radio stations playing Robert Damper music: KickFMUK, KYBN-Radio, JazzJuice Radio, IndieMusic Network, WBJL, KKFI 90.1 FM, SmoothJazzBoston.com, SolarRadio, JazzNet247, SmoothandSoft Netherlands, Phase Global Radio, WFBC Gospel Radio, Smooth Jazz Florida Radio, PhaseGlobalRadio, SmoothGroovesUK, KHIH-DB Colorado Smooth Jazz, The Jazz Spot WSGE 91.7 FM, KRWV FM, "The Wave" 99.3. FM, SmoothJazzOntheRocks KSJR-DB, SSassyRadio, Sparx Radio, BluesJazz Radio, Impact Radio, Cruise FM, Electric Lion Radio, XRP Radio, The Jazz UK , WSJR Radio, Play FM (Austria) and Joy Radio.
Reviews Of "D" Tales
Smooth Jazz Daily's "First View" from Germany writes... "A debut of a professional musician, who is so long in music business like Robert Damper, is obviously an acoustic event. "D" Tales is far more than that. Damper makes a good thing better and delivers the reference album of this just started year." Sandy Shore of SmoothJazz.com review writes... "After 30 incredible years as superstar Kenny G’s keyboardist, musical director, arranger and co-collaborator, Robert Damper fulfills his decades-long dream with his exciting and inspiring emergence as a solo artist in his own right. Damper’s debut D TALES, featuring whimsical guest spots by Kenny G, Najee and singer/songwriter Skyler Jett (Commodores), offers an eclectic mix of old school funk, jamming, soft-spoken romantic eloquence and deep sensual soul. You’ll enjoy listening to these infectious D TALES over and over!" Howard Duke of Soultrack's review writes... "Each track is well-crafted and connected by the element of jazz improvisation and high quality instrumental or vocal performances that mark the best of jazz and R&B. Damper took a lot of notes during his three plus decades backing up jazz, soul and pop legends, and those lesson yield stellar grades on his debut project. Highly Recommended"
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Reviews Of "D" Tales
Smooth Jazz Daily's "First View" from Germany writes... "A debut of a professional musician, who is so long in music business like Robert Damper, is obviously an acoustic event. "D" Tales is far more than that. Damper makes a good thing better and delivers the reference album of this just started year." Sandy Shore of SmoothJazz.com review writes... "After 30 incredible years as superstar Kenny G’s keyboardist, musical director, arranger and co-collaborator, Robert Damper fulfills his decades-long dream with his exciting and inspiring emergence as a solo artist in his own right. Damper’s debut D TALES, featuring whimsical guest spots by Kenny G, Najee and singer/songwriter Skyler Jett (Commodores), offers an eclectic mix of old school funk, jamming, soft-spoken romantic eloquence and deep sensual soul. You’ll enjoy listening to these infectious D TALES over and over!" Howard Duke of Soultrack's review writes... "Each track is well-crafted and connected by the element of jazz improvisation and high quality instrumental or vocal performances that mark the best of jazz and R&B. Damper took a lot of notes during his three plus decades backing up jazz, soul and pop legends, and those lesson yield stellar grades on his debut project. Highly Recommended"