In addition to performances of Oscar-nominated songs, the 2022 Academy Awards will have another musical treat underlining the telecast: an all-star band featuring pianist Robert Glasper along with headline-making drummer Travis Barker, legendary lead singer Sheila E., and musical director Adam Blackstone.
You may know Travis from Blink-182 fame and Sheila E. is best known from her work with Prince, but we’re here to break down five things about a Robert, a supremely talented musician set to add his bit of spice to the show. He’s A Jazz Pianist, Songwriter, And Musical Arranger Born April 6, 1978 in Houston, Texas, Robert was influenced by his mother, Kim Yvette Glasper who was a professional jazz and blues singer.
In addition to going with his mom to numerous club performances, he was also raised in the church and performed there often.
After attending Houston’s High School for the Performing Arts, his playing career really took off while he was studying at the New School in New York City.
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