ROBERT MWAMBA

ABOUT ROBERT

Zambian Guitarist Extraordinaire

Zambian born guitarist - Robert Mwamba clearly comes out of the great Jazz guitar tradition of Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Pat Martino, Rodney Jones and others. He also is thoroughly modern and contemporary in his approach and his playing often embraces elements of R&B, Latin, Blues, Soul and other musical genres.

Robert Mwamba's Debut Album "Coastin" features 3 Grammy award Winning Artists, A Grammy Nominee and his Mentor - the Legendary Guitarist - Rodney Jones - Jazz Guitar Professor at the 2 Best Music schools in New York City - Julliard and Manhattan School of Music. A true renaissance man in Jazz, Mwamba earned a Degree in Economics from Baruch College, CUNY and spent many years working in Corporate America in Management and Investments for Bank of America. He's also a recipient of a Congressional Award from the US Congress for Outstanding and Invaluable Service to the Community. He currently serves as Musical Director of the UNSRC Jazz Society Band at the United Nations.

His musical versatility has enabled him to perform at Events for the likes of UN Secretary Generals - Ban Ki Moon and Kofi Annan, British Billionaire and founder of the Virgin Group -Sir Richard Branson, Oscar Winning actress - Mira Sorvino and Hip-Hop Mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs Legendary "All White Party".

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