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Robert Martin (singer)
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Robert "Bobby" Martin (born June 29, 1948) is an American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Martin sings and plays keyboards, horn, saxophones and other instruments. He is mainly known for collaborating in the 1980s with the musician Frank Zappa, although he is also a prominent session musician, composer of music for cinema, theater, television and advertising, musical director and music teacher. He also directs music production company Think Method Production with Stephen Boyd.[1] He recognizes as musical influences Ray Charles, Stravinsky, Coltrane, Rachmaninoff, Mose Allison, Cannonball Adderley, David "Fathead" Newman, Steely Dan, Frank Zappa and Etta James.
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![]() Robert Martin on the stage with Zappawoman Trio (Zappanale 2022) | |
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Birth name | Robert Allen Martin |
Also known as | Bobby Martin |
Born | June 29, 1948 (1948-06-29) (age 76) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Genres | Rock, R&B, Jazz, Classical |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | voice, saxophone, french horn, keyboards, flute, harmonica, Alphorn |