Tenor Saxophone
Soprano Saxophone
Flute
PERFORMER, COMPOSER, EDUCATOR
Rob Scheps is a reknowned artist with his own citation in The Encyclopedia of Jazz. He has performed with legends such as Aretha Franklin, Buddy Rich, Gil Evans, and John Abercrombie. He tours actively worldwide, and leads bands in New York, Seattle, Portland, Kansas City & Honolulu.
Album Reviews
Continued rave reviews for Rob's latest CD, "Comencio" on Steeplechase Records:
"Rob Scheps is one of myriad musicians deserving of wider recognition and more frequent opportunities to record as a leader. Don’t overlook this strong session."
NYC JAZZ RECORD
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"Scheps and band interject modal numbers and post-bop riffing amid mournful cool-jazz, Baker-esque ballads."
CHRONOGRAM MAGAZINE
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Available worldwide on disc and download at Amazon, Apple i-Tunes, and other platforms.
NEWS
2019-2020 TOUR
New Dates Added!
Back by popular demand! Rob will be returning to The Crimson Room in Denver for two shows:
Friday, March 13, 2020
Saturday, March 14, 2020
See Rob perform at the historic Smalls Jazz Club in Greenwich Village, New York. Two shows:
Friday, May 1, 2020
Saturday, May 2, 2020
Check out the Events page for more details and for other upcoming shows.
Tour Reviews
Rob is garnering wide praise on his current tour. Check out the reviews:
"Rob Scheps deserves wider recognition. Since he arrived in New York City in the 1980s, he has been an important contributor to many bands, in addition to leading his own groups. He is also a nimble soprano saxophonist and flautist..."
HOT HOUSE JAZZ
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"[Scheps' performance with the Green Street Trio] had a sweet and mellow breakdown that allowed the upright bass and soprano sax to have their say."
DAILY HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE
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UPCOMING EVENTS/MEDIA
MONDAY FEBRUARY 10th
ROB SCHEPS with MIKE LEWIS BIG BAND
HAWAIIAN BRIAN'S
HONOLULU, HI
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 12th
ROB SCHEPS
NEW VENUE: CROSSROADS AT HAWAIIAN BRIAN'S
HONOLULU, HI
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 20th
ROB SCHEPS
NEW FRONTIER LOUNGE
TACOMA, WA
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21st
ROB SCHEPS
LATONA PUB
SEATTLE, WA
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22nd EVENT CANCELLED
ROB SCHEPS / JOHN HANSEN DUO
CRAFT 19
SUMNER, WA
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23rd
ROB SCHEPS / THE TBA BAND
HOUSE CONCERT
PORTLAND, OR
MONDAY FEBRUARY 24th
ROB SCHEPS / CHUCK ISRAELS DUO
CORKSCREW WINE BAR
PORTLAND, OR
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27th
ROB SCHEPS
BARCA
SEATTLE, WA
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28th
ROB SCHEPS
LATONA PUB
SEATTLE, WA
For more details and a full list of upcoming performances see the Events page.
TEACHING
Rob has given clinics and classes at over 100 colleges, universities and grade schools.
He is available for private lessons, online teaching, master classes, clinics, and guest performances.