“I’ve known George Robert for quite some time now. We met in New York City where George was studying and hanging out on the scene. From the very beginning George displayed a mature musicianship which was growing and changing all the time. He proved to be not only a player, but a composer, band leader, and educator as well. George’s writing speaks for itself. His tunes are simple, but to the point, with unexpected twists and turns, and a beautiful shape and style.

I particularly like the harmonic motion and the melodic line in George’s writing. He writes very much the way he plays: with a strong sense of lyricism and melody. These tunes are fine vehicles for George’s playing. I believe he planned it this way. Most good musicians do. Composition is the ultimate means of presenting one’s playing in a complimentary way. I’ve had the pleasure to play with George in the last year or so, and man, he sounds great! Hearing George’s tunes pretty much completes the picture.

George knows the jazz language in and out. And he speaks from the heart when he plays and writes. Check out George’s collaborations with Tom Harrell, Dado Moroni and the Metropole Orchestra. It’s the real deal! I do believe you will enjoy studying and playing George Robert’s music. I certainly have”.

--- Bob Mintzer