Jazz Articles about Pete Robbins

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Pete Robbins: Centric

by David Adler
February 4, 2003

Pete Robbins, a Bostonian and a recent graduate of Tufts and the New England Conservatory, has now settled in Brooklyn. Judging from Centric, the alto saxophonist and composer will be a welcome presence on the creative music scene. Paul Bley's liner notes give Robbins a strong and well-earned endorsement.

Leading a quintet through eight intense and thoughtful originals, Robbins displays a keen imagination and a rousing command of his horn. He also surrounds himself with serious talent, most notably tenor ...

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Pete Robbins: Centric

by Mark F. Turner
December 8, 2002

The jazz artistry of Pete Robbins' new recording Centric unfolds as a cool, intelligent, and modern soundscape. With a warm and lyrical sound from his alto saxophone, Robbins reveals a voice that is well beyond his years. Comparisons can be made to any musician, but when listening to Robbins, an early Wayne Shorter comes to mind in terms of phrasing and stylization. With keen writing and arranging skills, combined with a quintet of tight musicians, Centric is a ...