Robert Jospe Trio

Come for a special evening of music and friends. This all -star quartet features Robert Jospe on drums, with Daniel Clarke on piano, 10 years world touring with K.D. Lang, Paul Langosch on bass, 20 years world touring with Tony Bennett.

The performance will highlight the trio’s  arrangements and improvisational skills.

Daniel Clarke

Daniel’s eclectic and prodigious musicianship can’t be contained by one specific genre. His ear for quality has made him a sought after collaborator by artists such as K.D. Lang, Ryan Adams, The War on Drugs, Mandy Moore, Jason Mraz, René Marie, and countless others spanning all genres.  He released the 7” single “Diamonds” on Ryan Adams’ Pax Am label in 2015.  Daniel has also served as the Music Director for SPARC’s Live Art, a program at the leading edge of arts education, integrating performing arts curriculum with special education to create a unique and powerful program for students of all abilities. Daniel toured with k.d. lang of over 10 years.

Paul Langosch

Paul began his studies on the double bass in 1969 with Albert Webster of the National Symphony and later continued private lessons with William Vaughn, also of the National Symphony.  Paul has worked with many of the leaders in the jazz world including: Phil Woods, Tal Farlow, Al Cohn, Mose Allison, Johnny Hartman, Bud Shank, Zoot Sims, Barney Kessel and Herb Ellis. Paul’s touring credits include tours with Jon Hendricks, George Shearing, Rosemary Clooney, Mel Torme, Susanna McCorkle and Conte Candoli. In 1985 Paul was invited by Tony Bennett to become a permanent member of his trio. His association with Mr. Bennett lasted over 20

Robert Jospe

Robert became an active player in the NYC jazz and rock scene as well as the co-leader of the fusion band Cosmology. He studied with Tony Williams and Bob Moses. Jospe has performed withJohn Scofield,Bobby, McFarren, Pat Metheny ,Tony williams, Dave Lieberman, John Abercrombie and many more. He is the recipient of multiple grants from the Virginia Commission of the Arts for his performances and master classes. His educational and interactive lecture/demonstration, The World Beat, has been presented to thousands of students.