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Kelly Roberti

Born: November 13, 1954

Kelly Roberti is a world-acclaimed musician and composer from Bozeman, Montana. His musical roots reach back over forty-five years to a childhood steeped in all genres by a family of music teachers and performers. Having played his first gig at the age of 11, his experiences have led to "street smart" technical skills on the bass and have translated into original compositions, performances, and workshop/clinics with the legendary musical giants of our times. Roberti's style is a powerful blend of musical passion layered with an insightful grace and a spiritual edge.

Utilizing innovative techniques which break down traditional barriers yet respect their values and influences, Roberti currently teaches improvisational thought to private students on every instrument as well as technical studies. His compositional style incorporates a wide array of influences and he is an inventive arranger of popular fare. His music reflects everything from Tin Pan Alley to ethnic world music with an awareness of the underlying harmonic and rhythmic structures affecting the listener on multiple levels. Kelly also writes lyrics for many of his compositions and he is a published poet.

Jazz Man: Kelly Roberti Honored with 2010 Montana Governor's Arts Award

May 28, 2010

From The BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE: by Rachel Hergett As a child, Kelly Roberti pondered what instruments people played, assuming that the whole world was one big orchestra. “Obviously he plays the tuba," Roberti said of an imagined passerby. “That guy's a flute..." The son of a piano teacher and musical supervisor in public schools, Roberti never ...