Robert Torme Email & Phone Number

I have more than 30 years of musical performance experience, working in high profile Jazz lounges, Nightclubs and Concerts. I've performed at numerous festivals and fests. I've also held residencies, being the exclusive artist for Hilton Riverside, a 1600 Room Property, one block from the famed French Quarter, performing shows in the "Public Belt" lounge. The first residency at this property, since famed Clarinetist, New Orleans native, Pete Fountain. Through creative marketing, utilizing social media, local media contacts, as well as utilizing word of mouth advertising, we were able to make substantial gains in both customer counts and increased sales. First week numbers showed a massive increase of more than 2000 %, performing Thursday through Friday, we were able to do more sales volume in one week, that the lounge had been accustomed to over a month period. I want to acknowledge the fabulous musicians I have had the opportunity to collaborate with. Some of the most accomplished musicians in the world of music. Grammy award winners, winners of international awards. Jesse Green, Winner of the American Pianist association competition, hundreds of the greatest professional pianist s compete annually for this 100k prize, which he won in 1998, also the recording artist on three critically acclaimed albums. Bill Goodwin, legendary drummer, producer/educator is a multi Grammy award winner as part of the Phil Woods Quartet and Quintet. Frank Hauch, is one of the best be-bop jazz bassists, having performed around the world with many of the top artists. For myself, I have received multiple awards, beginning in high school, I was elected as one of the top three Jazz Alto Saxophonists in the inaugural Tennessee All State Competition. I began my professional music career as a saxophonist in High School, performing at the Hyatt Regency Nashville, The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans, The Hotel Monteleone New Orleans, Beale Street Blues Bar in Memphis Tennessee, The Marriot Twin Bridges in Washington DC and The Chase Park Plaza in St Louis. Residencies at The Saint Hotel New Orleans from 2013-2015, Galvez Ballroom in The Heart of the French Quarter, 2009-2013. Weddings, nightclub one off gigs around the country, My background as a food and beverage director, lends a unique perspective in assisting venues in increasing profitability, and an enhanced customer experience.

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  Austin Peay State University

  Music Performance, General