Robert Glasper

Robert Glasper is an American jazz pianist and bandleader presenting a concert at Blue Note London, a live music venue on St Martin's Lane in central London.

Robert Glasper is an American pianist and bandleader associated with jazz and its crossovers with hip hop, soul and R&B. He emerged from the Houston jazz scene and is widely cited for bringing contemporary black American music into jazz settings, with records such as Black Radio, which drew on the work of many vocalists and rappers. His albums under his own name have ranged from acoustic trio recordings to electronically tinged projects, and he has collaborated with artists across several genres.

As a performer, Glasper leads his own groups and moves between piano, keyboards and electric instruments depending on the project. The programme for this London date is built around the music of his own band, and the evening is aimed at listeners who follow contemporary jazz and its links with soul and hip hop.

Blue Note London is a jazz club on St Martin's Lane, in the heart of the West End. It presents live jazz and related music in the evening, with dinner and drinks available alongside the performances, and it suits those who want a seated club evening close to Leicester Square and Covent Garden.