Singer/songwriter
Robert Dante discovered and began developing his talent for playing piano
at the early age of 6. As a teenager, he acquired a taste for early jazz
standards, inspiring him to further explore his creativity. Robert trained
in both classical and jazz theory and performance, studying under the
tutelage of renowned jazz pianist Tamir Hendlemen. His exceptional talent
earned him numerous, prestigious awards and scholarships including the
following: The David Alpert Scholarship at Los
Angeles City College, The Leslie P. Clausen Scholarship, also
at Los Angeles City College, and The National Honor Society at The
University of Central Florida.
Robert Dante's credits include composing and producing soundtracks for
such independent films as "The Painting Lesson" and "Little
Things". He has also enjoyed working with a variety of internationally
known artists such as Alfie Agius of the popular 80's band THE FIXX, Linda
Cole in conjunction with the 2002 PBS JAZZ SERIES, Anthony Cole and Doug
Matthews of THE SAM RIVERS BAND, Richard Bravo who plays percussion for
the enormously successful RICKY MARTIN, and guitarist Pedro Navarro, who
plays for latin sensation CHAYANE.
Robert is currently working with multi-platinum producer Salaam Remi whose
successful ventures have included projects with such artists as the early
1990's group THE FUGEES, as well as solo projects with both LAURYN HILL
and WYCLEF JEAN, NAS, SHABBA RANKS, and the Grammy Award Winning CARLOS
SANTANA.
With an eclectic variety of influences and a broad range of well-developed
talents, Robert Dante's music displays both intelligence and sensitivity
with an infectious pop element to support its potential for mass appeal.
Inspired by the deep harmonies of THE BEATLES, the melancholic moods of
SARAH MCLACHLAN, and the funky, soulful nature of FIONA APPLE, Robert
Dante offers a remarkably ambitious and delicious cocktail of musical
taste. His amazing vocal range and passionately melodic piano playing
delivers a unique sound that both inspires and intoxicates the senses.
Robert's captivating voice and heartfelt lyrics contribute to the depth
of his very expressive music which embraces and speaks to the full range
of human emotion. Robert Dante is a true artist on many levels whose talents
are numerous, and whose potential is limitless.
