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Jazz pianist Robert Glasper's booming career has taken two different tracks. There's the Robert Glasper Trio, which is his more traditional acoustic ensemble dating to the early '00s featuring drummer Chris Dave and bassist Vicente Harper, and The Robert Glasper Experiment, which defies easy categorization. "Black music is the house that has many rooms," Glasper said in the label bio for the Robert Glasper Experiment's 2013 album, Black Radio 2. "Black people have invented so many dope genres that everyone loves: Jazz, blues, gospel, R&B, rock, hip-hop, and the list goes on. I'm just visiting all those rooms." The first Robert Glasper Experiment album, 2012's Black Radio, fused elements of jazz, R&B, and hip-hop, and teamed Glasper's group with guests including Ledisi, Erykah Badu, Lupe Fiasco, and Bilal. The combination proved a hit with both jazz and R&B fans, and won a Grammy for Best R&B Album. Glasper ventured further into the hip-hop and soul realm on Black Radio 2, which features guests including Common, Norah Jones, Snoop Dogg, and Jill Scott. Glasper and his band toured large clubs and theaters in 2013, getting kudos for their solid musicianship and  diverse repertoire from both critics and from fans who bought tickets.

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Rating: 4 out of 5 based on 72 reviews
  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Riverfront Jazz Festival-Dallas

    by Boney James fan on 9/5/22The Black Academy of Arts & Letters Complex - Dallas

    For the lineup, the ticket prices were good for a weekend pass. However, they’ve had five years to get it right. There were too many technical issues where they had to keep adjusting for different instruments and this was for every set on the main stage. It took 1 hour between each artist to set up for the next artist. They were 2 hours behind schedule on Saturday the 2nd day. We didn’t stay for the last artist (Cameo) on Saturday night. We heard the group didn’t go on stage until 12:00, when the last artists on each stage were originally scheduled for 8:45 every day. The ticket taker, on Saturday told us that Boney James wasn’t coming. I was so disappointed. What she probably meant was Bob James had to cancel, because we learned that Bob James couldn’t make it and Lee Ritenour replaced him. I didn’t figure this out until Sunday just before the Masters of Smooth went on and the MC announced that “Boney” was going to be the last act. I enjoyed Paul Taylor, Michael Lington, Incognito, and especially Avery Sunshine (whom I’ve never seen in concert.) on Saturday. My husband enjoyed Robert Goasper on Saturday as well as the other artists. The Masters of Smooth-Marion Meadows, Gerald Veasley, Alex Bugnon (wish he had a piano instead of keyboards.), Poogie Bell, and JJ Sansaverino were great on Sunday. Karen White was okay, but she only sang one song at the end their set. “Mr. Boney James” 😀 made it all worthwhile. He always puts on a great show. I love how he interacts with the audience. I wanted to make this an annual event for my husband and I, but with so many technical issues, I don’t know if we’ll return next year. I know the artists were disappointed with the technical issues, but they worked through it. The venue was cold, but we dressed warmer for Sunday’s shows. There were quite a few people complaining about how cold it was.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Was really disappointed

    by Dfwkc on 9/5/22The Black Academy of Arts & Letters Complex - Dallas

    With the 2 hr. delay it wasn't possible to see all of the performers on the main stage, the sound system was terrible on the main stage. The second stage was so much better they were so organized and even changing the sets from one act to another there was a much shorter time. The performances that I did see were great. This was their 5th one and I truly hope that changes will be made for the better because I really want to support TBAAL in the future.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Top notch

    by Shan on 9/5/22The Black Academy of Arts & Letters Complex - Dallas

    Robert! Pure genius! Loved everything about it! The person I truly came to see!

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Disappointed

    by Aceclub on 9/5/22The Black Academy of Arts & Letters Complex - Dallas

    This was my first time to this event. i purchased the weekend pass, but only ended up going 2 out of the 3 days. There werent many vendors present on either days which was disappointing because i love to support. the biggest disappointment was the main stage. Both days the mainstage was behind at least 3 hours. All of the acts at this stage were super late. I waited for Erykah Badu and her performance was everything! However, thinking 11pm performances was just for her was a mistake. On Saturday, i was hoping to see Cameo, waited until 1130 pm and they still werent on stage. I left. 3 days is def not worth it. Next time it will be a one day ticket for me. Please better manage our time and the time of your performers in the future. We shouldnt have to sit all night before someone is present on stage. Also, in between performers please provide music at minimum. We sat in silence for hours. Ridiculous. Ive been to much better jazz concerts!

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Need more work

    by KP on 9/5/22The Black Academy of Arts & Letters Complex - Dallas

    I was truly excited for this event even bought the VIP TICKETS. First day on the main stage almost 3 hours behind with no explanation nor an apology. Once Erykah Badu got on stage wayyyy after 9:00 I was already over it and sleepy. Didn’t stay long. Day 2 same issues on the main stage. Running extremely late didn’t even stay for Cameo was sleepy by the time they came on. I didn’t even make it to Day 3 because I didn’t want to be disappointed again. While I do understand things happen but I was told same thing happened last year. They really need to get this event together. I honestly feel as though I wasted my money for 3 days. I won’t be back next year.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Music/Logistics Sucked

    by Jessjanjeff1 on 9/5/22The Black Academy of Arts & Letters Complex - Dallas

    I have wanted to see Robert Glasper for quite some time and when I saw that he was at this venue, I was reluctant to purchase tickets because of previous logistical nightmares with this event. I took a chance and like clockwork, past logistical hiccups occurred. One would think that after 5 years of hosting this event that improvements would be made.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great concert!

    by Cossie on 7/26/22Ludlow Garage Cincinnati - Cincinnati

    Loved that beyond his awesome musicianship, he easily engaged the audience with sincere humor and banter without forfeiting the flow of the concert or his professionalism . It was as if he was in my living room versus the Ludlow Garage. The music was great, but was just a byproduct of the comfortable atmosphere he created. Some great musicians. The drummer was fantastic. That was my first time seeing him live and I really enjoyed it. Some musicians just come and play and you have no idea who they are as a person. It felt like he was one of us that night and at the end of a great set, I felt like I knew him as a person. Great concert! I hope he presents himself this way all the time. Can't wait to see him again.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    To short

    by Manche on 7/26/22Ludlow Garage Cincinnati - Cincinnati

    Robert Dj came out first and was on stage for about 20 minutes and then robert took the stage and only performed for about an hour. I couldn't believe the show was over that fast and the show was supposed to start at 8:30 pm. He didn't come out until after 9:00 pm. Nice show but to short.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Boring !

    by Deana on 7/26/22Ludlow Garage Cincinnati - Cincinnati

    This was definitely not the Robert Glasper EXPERIENCE I was hoping for. Even though he didn’t bring any special guests, his own show was extremely BORING!!!! Very disappointed!

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Stick to Glasper's Albums

    by Good Venue, Bad Show on 7/26/22Ludlow Garage Cincinnati - Cincinnati

    It would be helpful if Robert Glasper hired singers to perform with him at his live shows. I've been a fan before the Black Radio albums. However, the beauty of those albums lies in the fact that he hires great singers and rappers to share their gifts over the music played by him and his brilliant band. Rather than hire singers to perform with him at this show, Robert sang and he is not a singer. In fact, he said, "I can't sing," laughed, and then continued to assault our ears. Gas prices are too high. COVID-19 is still raging on the earth When people leave their homes to go to a concert, they want a good show. They don't want to feel like they've wasted their money and their time. In addition to horrible singing, the bass player had to use the bathroom during the set. Robert rudely (though he thought he was being funny) told the audience that his bass player had to "pee." I've never seen anything like that at a concert in my life. In short, I'll buy Glasper's albums. I'll never go to another show.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    I enjoyed the show.

    by Weesie on 7/26/22Ludlow Garage Cincinnati - Cincinnati

    The show was amazing. Ludlow Garage is a great venue. Wish the show was longer and that he had a singer to help us sing the words. I would certainly buy a ticket everytime he comes to Cincinnati.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Glasper & Vogel

    by Tmo on 6/7/22The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts - Red Bank

    What a fun evening! The venue was very nice and open. We sat upstairs on the top level with a perfect view of the stage if you sit facing the stage. Accoustics were good. Opening DJ was so fun. High top tables could be bigger especially if sharing with four people (need room for purses, drinks, and Snacks) bathrooms are beautiful. Had a wonderful time. I would definitely go to the Vogel again.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Robert Glasper

    by Angie H on 6/6/22The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts - Red Bank

    The she was fabulous! Had a fun time!! The room was nice but seat chart online was a little confusing. Overall had a great time!!

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Horrible

    by Jazzer on 6/6/22The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts - Red Bank

    Not the jazz that I expected. Used a DJ to perform. Not jazz

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great show!!!!

    by Malik Rivers on 6/6/22The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts - Red Bank

    Robert Glasper gave a great show!!! He also signed albums after the show giving the fans a chance to meet him.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Best Date Night

    by The Banana Moon on 5/31/22Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts - Raleigh

    We love attending the Intimate Night with Robert Glasper, it was awesome. Robert's concert was entertaining and so good. He engaged the audience and made sure that we all had a good time. He is an amazing artist and the guys he brought with him was awesome as well. I would totally see him in concert again.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Yessssss

    by C. U. on 5/29/22Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts - Raleigh

    The show was absolutely stellar! Robert and his guests gave us a showwwww! The music was amazing, they were entertaining, their personalities were comforting! It felt like we were in the family living room, just vibing! I loved it!

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Decent Show

    by PDX Traveller on 3/2/22Moore Theatre - Seattle

    The sound volume was way too loud for the intimate venue that held the concert. Traditional Glasper fans thought highly of his performance. I personally thought it was just OK. He came out late and exited early. Robert Glasper's music is good, but he is not a great singer. He would be better off hiring a lead vocalist. His guest singer was not all that great of a singer either. I drove 200 miles through the rain to see this concert. I came back home slightly disappointed.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Nice show

    by G pipe on 3/2/22Moore Theatre - Seattle

    Nice show. But didn’t play long enough. On stage for about 1 hour or so. The crowd deserved more at least 30 minutes more.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great show!

    by Music fan on 3/2/22Moore Theatre - Seattle

    The show was great, decided to treat myself and the wife and we both enjoyed the experience. Robert Glasper is a class act and anyone who loves jazz should check him out. 5 stars.