Robin Boers Trio

About

Robin Boers is a Canadian-based musician who has played in the North American scene for over 50 years. He formed a super jazz trio called the Robin Boers Trio. With Adam Rawski and Ethan Tilbury, they have combined their different backgrounds and abilities to create a unique style of music with powerful dynamics and limitless energy.

The Trio has achieved notable recognition from Canada’s jazz radio stations such as, Jazz FM 91.1, CBC Radio 1, and COOL Jazz FM. And has charted #1 with songs “Arrival” and “Bigfoot” on the University jazz radio stations like CIUT-FM, CKLN-FM, and CJSW-FM. The Trio has played in many jazz festivals including the Montreal International Jazz Festival, Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival, Peterborough Jazz Festival, & the Distillery Jazz Festival.

Robin has incredible versatility in all genres of music. He has been Head Teacher at the reputable Ontario College of Percussion for 30 plus years, teaching many Jazz and Rock drummers such as Howie Silverman (Moe Koffman), Greg Critchley (Kim Mitchell), and Jeff Salem (Saints & Sinners). This versatile and accomplished virtuoso has played and recorded with B.B. King, Paul Shaffer, Jimi Hendrix, Wilson Pickett, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and the Ugly Ducklings. He also played alongside with the Beach Boys and the Rolling Stones. Other local Jazz favorites include Bernie Senensky, Hilario Duran and Lenny Boyd (Miles Davis). Robin has recorded more than 50 albums, endorses Regal Tip Drumsticks and plays Gretsch drums.

Adam is a world-class guitar player with local musical roots in Toronto, where he performs in many musical projects and styles. Adam’s musical palette runs the range of jazz, rock, blues, classical and world music and he loves having the opportunity to improvise and share music in a group setting. Adam attributes his varied musical tastes to his eclectic formal training. He went on to study and graduate from the highly acclaimed, Humber College. Adam has played with many jazz musicians in the Toronto area including Don Thompson, Pat Labarbera (Buddy Rich, Elvin Jones) and Ted Quinlan.

Ethan is an Upright and Electric Bassist currently living in Toronto and performing in the GTA. Exploring music through improvisation is one of this players' passions. Earlier in his career Ethan studied at Humber College and played with Kieran Overs, Pat Collins, Jon Maharaj, Neil Swainson, Mike Downes and Kirk MacDonald. Later he was invited back to Humber to teach!

Press

PRESS ARCHIVE

“…a versatile drummer. A keen ear for composition as well as adventurous playing”
Geoff Chapman Toronto Star

“…these songs are incredible, some of the best compositions in a long time.”
Jim Galloway Artist Director, Toronto Jazz Festival

“…Can’t make it out to the club? Check the Hat is as fine an example of getting a front table as can be had.” Rob Burd Music Director, CIUT-FM 89.5


“…he doesn’t teach drums; he burns them into your soul”
T. Bruce Wittet Drums Etc.Magazine, Editor/ Writer


“… such force, such playing. What an unbelievable band!”
Gino Empry Gino Empry Enterprises


“…the Robin Boers Trio will be one of Canada’s top Jazz bands.”
Tim Perlich Now Magazine