Ian Robinson

THE MUSIC ROOM

Ian Robinson

Woodwinds, Piano

Ian Robinson graduated from Elmhurst College in 2007 with his bachelors degree in Jazz Studies. His education included studies at both Harper College and Berklee College of Music. Ian has performed in numerous bands, venues and performance halls across the country, including the Elmhurst College Jazz Band, Progressive Rock Band and the Midwest Grammy Band. He was awarded Outstanding Soloist at the Elmhurst Jazz Festival, the Union League Club Jazz Improvisation Award Winner in June 2006 and was selected to perform at DePaul University in preparation for performance at the Grammy Award Ceremony.

Ian has played with musicians Mark Colby, Frank Caruso, Bob Rummage, Ken Haebuch, Doug Beach, Patti Austin, Bob Mintzer, Steve Weiss, Bobby Shew and Dennis DiBlasio. He has performed in the Perugia Jazz Festival in Italy, the Viene Jazz Festival in France, the Birmingham Jazz Festival and the Wigan Jazz Festival in England, the Zagreb Jazz Festival in Croatia, as well as venues in Scotland, Wales and Austria.

Name: Ian Robinson

College: Elmhurst College

Major: Jazz Studies/Performance

At The Music Room since: 2005

First piece of music that had a profound effect on me: Equinox by John Coltrane

Music teacher who inspired me the most: Steve Zoloto

Favorite quote about music: “Shut up and play”

My best gig: Tour of Scotland, 2007

Favorite classical piece: Koyaanisqatsi by Philip Glass

Favorite rock band: King Crimson

Favorite jazz artist: John Coltrane

Favorite singer: Jonny Hartman