| He has worked with a diverse array of musicians including Herbie Hancock, Diana Krall, Quincy Jones, Mark O’Connor, Darol Anger, Christian McBride, Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge, Randy Brecker, Rhianna, Kanye West, and Michael Kamen. He has written music for musicians from Ozzy Osbourne to Paul Oakenfold, and for a number of recording projects. |
| JACOB SZEKELY | Cello The son of renowned painter George Szekely, Jacob began his Musical studies at the age of three. Upon both parents receiving appointments at the University of Kentucky, the family moved from New York City to Lexington when Jacob was 5 years old. Jacob began studying at the University under Professor Benjamin Karp and later was accepted to the Interlochen Arts Academy for his High School studies. As a supplement to classical music, growing up in Kentucky provided exposure at an early age to Bluegrass, folk music, and Blues. Appearing on his first commercial recordings by the age of 15, and becoming a regular performer at local venues like the Kentucky theater and the Paramount, Jacob regularly shared the stage with the likes of Joan Baez, Ritchie Havens, Don McClean, Mark O’Connor, and Michael Jonathon. While Attending Interlochen, Jacob had his first exposure to jazz studies. After high school, Jacob had the distinct privilege of being one of just two of over one hundred applicants accepted to study with the legendary pedagogue Richard Aaron, at the Cleveland Institute of Music. After completion of undergraduate studies, Jacob moved to Los Angeles in 2001 to pursue a Masters degree with Professor Elenor Schoenfeld at USC. In addition to studio work, Jacob is currently performing and recording with the Albe Bonacci Trio, ad remains dedicated to expanding the language and possibilities of the cello. |
| Robert has performed around the country with About Productions’ “By the Hand of the Father” and Dakah hip-hop orchestra. In 2004 he was commissioned by the Lexington County School District (SC) to compose music for string orchestra and jazz ensemble. The workshop was given in conjunction with a concert by Anderson to the combined high school orchestras in March 2004. Robert is keeping busy with recent performances of the Philip Glass Violin Concerto as well as a premier of his original music and songs at LA's Ford Ampitheater with the new theater production "Showing Our Age." He continues to compose for and perform with the Albe Bonacci Trio, Orquestra Charangoa, Circe Link, David Peters, TJ Stafford, and maintains a busy teaching and recording schedule. He has performed jingles for Lexus, Toyota, Patron, Mattel, and others. He can be heard playing the music of Bear McCreary on the Sci-Fi hit series Battlestar Galatica as well as the upcoming FOX show Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. |
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ROBERT ANDERSON | Violin
A native of Columbia, SC, Robert started taking violin lessons at age 8. While in high
school he discovered a love for improvisation, and began developing his jazz concept
studying jazz guitar with local guitar legend Jim Mings.
At 18 he was selected to perform in the National High School Honors Orchestra in Kansas
City, MO. In 1996 he continued his violin studies with Ryan Kho, William Terwilliger, and
Donald Portnoy at the University of South Carolina. At the same time he became actively
involved in USC's jazz studies program, performing in combos and studying composition
and arranging with Bert Ligon. While in school he co-founded the USC Jazz String
Ensemble, which performed to great acclaim at the 1998 IAJE Conference in Anaheim,
CA. He studied violin with Jennifer John and Paul Kantor at the Aspen Music Festival in
Aspen, CO. Robert also attended the Henry Mancini Institute at UCLA in 1999, 2001, and
2002, where his compositions have been performed.
A native of Columbia, SC, Robert started taking violin lessons at age 8. While in high
school he discovered a love for improvisation, and began developing his jazz concept
studying jazz guitar with local guitar legend Jim Mings.
At 18 he was selected to perform in the National High School Honors Orchestra in Kansas
City, MO. In 1996 he continued his violin studies with Ryan Kho, William Terwilliger, and
Donald Portnoy at the University of South Carolina. At the same time he became actively
involved in USC's jazz studies program, performing in combos and studying composition
and arranging with Bert Ligon. While in school he co-founded the USC Jazz String
Ensemble, which performed to great acclaim at the 1998 IAJE Conference in Anaheim,
CA. He studied violin with Jennifer John and Paul Kantor at the Aspen Music Festival in
Aspen, CO. Robert also attended the Henry Mancini Institute at UCLA in 1999, 2001, and
2002, where his compositions have been performed.