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Robbin Harris has spent the last decade in complete dedication to his creative muse: the pursuit of Music…and the consumption of food. As a self-taught drummer, originally from the USA, Robbin took the creative leap, and turned professional at the age of nineteen.
Embarking on a series of international tours, he has captivated audiences from the King of Swaziland to the glam rock band Poison, and has mastered all modes of music to encompass the diverse tastes of many different cultures.
Robbin's eclectic musical background has encouraged influences from a wide variety of true "world music", with particular emphasis toward: Jazz, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Electronica, West African, Afro-Cuban and Indian styles and techniques. Such influences have furthered a complex and dynamic voice on a wide variety of percussive instruments far beyond what one would expect from a twenty-four year old musician. Playing a conventional kit, or expanding on ethnic percussion, the originality of a Robbin Harris "signature" cannot be mistaken, nor forgotten!
Robbin considers himself a continual "work-in-progress", and as such, pursues the study of music and cultural influences from many regions. Currently residing in Hong Kong, he is working with "The Bigger Picture", (www.tbptbp.com), a globally conscious group, dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and conservation via musical performances throughout Asia.
Since becoming a professional musician Robbin has had the opportunity and pleasure to work with many varieties of talent from around the globe, some of these groups and artists are….
*House drummer for Twisted Pair Sound (http://www.twistedpairsound.com) & Seventh Street Sound, both performing and composition
*Drum/percussion instructor at Visionaries College of Music, St. Albert etc
*Asian tour with Italian pop icons S.E.C.
*Asian tours (3) with R&B stylists "Blackjax" from Canada, (CD released)
**Recorded and/or toured with a variety of noted solo artists as follows: Amos Garrett, Dale James (currently teaching bass at MIT Japan), Eugene Pao, Ted Lo, Allen Youngblood, Jan Arden, Emre Unal, Steve Hunter, Chris Jennings, Ellen McElwaine, Roberto Zayas, Zhong Jhung Li, Mark Spencer, Mark Issacs, Joe Rustenburg. Tabla genius M.S. Manian
*First call drummer for tours with DJs & fashion shows such as Omega Watches and Gucci apparel.
*Musical backgrounds composed and recorded for a variety of commercial jingles in North America and Asia.
Recorded albums with the following artists:
Elaine Liu (jazz singer extraordinaire), Joe Rosenburg (Avant-guard great), Z-Men (a co-led project with amazing seven string bassist Flynn Adams from the USA, and Australia’s leading guitar player abroad, Guy LeClaire), Vi Vi Grande (jazz vocalist) as well as the Bigger Picture album.
Available for live performances, recordings & clinics, Robbin is open to experience all new opportunities, including innovative projects that "step outside the box".
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