Jim Robitaille Trio
Guitarist and Trio
Bio:
Jim Robitaille – Award-Winning Jazz Guitarist & Composer internationally acclaimed, Berklee-trained modern jazz guitarist whose warm tone, lyrical phrasing, and sophisticated original compositions have placed him alongside legends like Dave Liebman, Julian Lage, Esperanza Spalding, and the Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All-Stars.
With over 30 recordings as leader and sideman, three international composition awards (including the Thelonious Monk/BMI International Jazz Composers Competition), and a shelf full of grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Jim brings world-class jazz artistry to any setting — from intimate wedding ceremonies and upscale cocktail hours to corporate receptions, private concerts, and listening-room events.
Whether performing his own critically-acclaimed originals (his Liebman-featured albums To Music and A View From Within both hit the JazzWeek Top 10), re-imagining standards with fresh harmonic depth, or providing elegant solo guitar ambiance, Jim creates the perfect sophisticated backdrop or captivating feature performance.
Genre / Style
Jazz Fusion • Solo Guitar • Instrumental Jazz Trio/Quartet
Ideal for:
Cocktail hour • Corporate dinners & receptions • Art gallery openings • Private jazz house concerts • High-end hotel residencies • Listening-room events
Little Known Fact:
Jim’s debut album To Music with NEA Jazz Master Dave Liebman was voted #5 jazz release of 2004 in Greece and spent weeks at #1 on the JazzWeek chart — all before streaming existed.
Years Playing:
25+ years performing, recording, and touring
