Robert Glasper

Grammy Award-winning pianist, record producer, and songwriter Robert Glasper first captivated audiences with his innovative blend of jazz, hip-hop, and R&B, releasing his debut album ‘Mood’ in 2002 on Fresh Sound New Talent. Following this, Glasper signed with Blue Note Records in 2005, where he released critically acclaimed albums ‘Canvas’ (2005) and ‘In My Element’ (2007). His 2009 album ‘Double-Booked’ showcased his versatility, presenting both his acoustic piano trio and his electric group, The Experiment, featuring Derrick Hodge, Casey Benjamin, and Chris ‘Daddy’ Dave. The track ‘All Matter’ from this album earned Glasper his first Grammy Award nomination in 2010.

He formed the supergroups R+R=Now and August Greene in 2018, and launched annual month-long residencies at the Blue Note Jazz Club that same year. In 2019, he served as an Artist in Residence at both the North Sea Jazz Festival and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, releasing ‘Fuck Yo Feelings’ and composing music for ‘The Apollo.’ In 2020, Glasper composed the score for the film ‘The Photograph’ and formed another supergroup, Dinner Party. He contributed to Bilal’s EP ‘Voyage-19’ and collaborated with Common for the Netflix show ‘Bookmarks’.

His highly anticipated album ‘Black Radio III’ (2022) garnered widespread critical acclaim, ultimately winning Best R&B Album at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in 2023. To date, Glasper has earned an impressive five Grammy Awards from 11 nominations, solidifying his status as a visionary artist consistently pushing musical boundaries.