Rob studied Composition at Wilfrid Laurier and has a B Mus in Composition. He has studied arranging privately with Rob McConnell as well as Mike Malone and Dave McMurdo for a number of years. Rob arranges for other groups in the area including a recent Jazz Room release of Jason Raso’s Funktet arranging 6 of the 8 songs on Jason’s album. Rob plays with and has arranged a number of songs for Big Band Theory on their album Evidence. Rob also released an album of his own of his Sextet called What If. This will be his 4th time at the Jazz Room as a leader and each time writes new music specifically for the show. There will be a variety of styles featured from Blues , Latin, Funk, and of course Jazz. Rob will record these songs for a future album.
You can check his website out at robgellner.com for further information.
The Rob Gellner Tentet will feature 15 Brand New charts arranged by Rob Gellner including 9 originals and 6 standards. Joining Rob on Stage will be
Rob Gellner Composer / Arranger Trumpet and Flugelhorn
Paul Federau Trumpet and Flugelhorn
Tim Moher Alto Sax, Soprano Sax and Clarinet
Robin Habermehl
Tenor Sax and Flute
Brent Rowan Bari Sax
Robin Jessome Trombone
Jim Edwards Bass Trombone
Jeff Daniels Piano
Andy Macpherson Drums
Greg Prior Bass
