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2 years ago
Obscure Moons (Original Composition)
This original composition has a majestic, classical sound and the mood is straight out of J.R.R. Tolkien or even Edvard Grieg. As I play it, I can ...
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3 years ago
Sunlight on Water (Original Composition)
An original composition, this piece is soft and flowing like sunlight on water. Originally written at a jam session as an easy form to improvise ov...
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3 years ago
Waiting for You (Original Composition)
This is a song that I wrote about longing -- about wanting to be with someone who was already with someone else, and the feelings that surrounded a...
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3 years ago
Zyla (Original Composition)
I like this one a lot -- kind of a classic jazz riff on the head, fast, and smooth. The song was written from the sound of my neighbors' conversati...
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3 years ago
A New Hope (Original Composition)
This is a brand-new original that is a bit of a departure for me — its texture is very chordal, as opposed to the linear melodic lines that I tend ...
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3 years ago
Forgotten Song (Original Composition)
I literally forgot that I had written this song, and found a cassette of it in my garage, listened to it and thought, "I should relearn this!" Now ...
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3 years ago
20th Street Shuffle (Original Composition)
This original composition is called 20th Street Shuffle, and is really a combination of two pieces over three sections. I hope you enjoy it -- your...
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3 years ago
Rob's Happy Song (Original Composition)
A live performance of an original composition called "Rob's Happy Song." I hope you enjoy it -- your feedback is welcome! At least this one shows m...
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3 years ago
Thinking of You (Original Composition)
A recent performance of an original composition called "Thinking Of You." I hope you enjoy it -- feedback is welcome -- and yes, I wish the mic sta...
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About Rob Catterton, Pianist — Original Compositions
Classically trained, Rob is a solo artist who has also performed with jazz trios, rock and reggae groups. Rob studied jazz piano for 7 years at Blue Bear School of Music in SF, CA, and is known for a clear and disciplined approach to improvisation. Career highlights include his longstanding relationship with jazz tenor sax great Sonny Lewis, and having the opportunity to perform with Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead.
I have my own sound -- there are elements of jazz, rock, and perhaps even classical music. Like Charlie Parker, I find myself "looking for the pretty notes." Some people think I sound kind a bit like Keith Jarrett, and I jokingly reply, "Sure, but after a couple cups of coffee, and with a little bit more of an edge." I love musicians that have their own sound -- like Bud Powell -- so mostly I just try to sound like myself. After all, if I don't, who will? (soft smile)
Classically trained, Rob is a solo artist who has also performed with jazz trios, rock and reggae groups. Rob studied jazz piano for 7 years at Blue Bear School of Music in SF, CA, and is known for a clear and disciplined approach to improvisation...