Robert Glasper

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Robert Glasper

Born 1978-04-06 · Houston, Texas, USA

Robert Andre Glasper is an American pianist, record producer, songwriter, and musical arranger. His artistry bridges several different musical and artistic genres, mostly centered on jazz. To date, Glasper has won five Grammy Awards and received eleven nominations across eight categories.

Acting credits

Miles Ahead poster
6.4

An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.

Miles Ahead

2016

The Creative Brain poster
7.2

Neuroscientist David Eagleman taps into the creative process of various inventors, while exploring brain-bending, risk-taking ways to spark creativity

The Creative Brain

2019

Bilal: Live at Glasshaus poster
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Bilal: Live at Glasshaus is a tribute to Bilal’s extraordinary vocal and musical range, as well as his status as one of the most unsung innovators in contemporary music. This film places Bilal in his enviable context as ‘your favorite artist’s favorite artist,’ with a narrative shaped by the voices of Questlove, Common and Glasper, who have witnessed his genius first hand for over two decades.

Bilal: Live at Glasshaus

2024

Hargrove poster
7.0

Follows Grammy award-winning Roy Hargrove during the last year of his life and illuminates his impact on Black music while delving into themes of power, race and ethics in the music industry.

Hargrove

2022

The Legacy of J Dilla poster
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In his short lifetime, J Dilla was a musician, producer and visionary who profoundly influenced rap and hip-hop. Given how prolific he was in his 32 years, why didn't his accolades come sooner?

The Legacy of J Dilla

2023

Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes poster
6.7

Explore the vision behind the iconic American jazz record label. Since 1939, Blue Note artists have been encouraged to push creative boundaries in search of uncompromising expressions. Through current recording sessions, rare archive and conversations with iconic Blue Note artists, the film reveals an intimate perspective of a legacy that continues to be vital in today’s political climate.

Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes

2019

VA - Jazz Intermezzo Vol.1 poster
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VA - Jazz Intermezzo Vol.1

2013

Letter to the Free poster
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Inspired by some of the greatest musical recordings and performances 'behind bars', Young imagines a time and place where jails and prisons are no longer filled with bodies but are ruins of a time of isolation, pain and absence. A film about our collective redemption. About second chances, forgiving mistakes, rehabilitation, love and exoneration.

Letter to the Free

2016

JAZZ NOT ONLY JAZZ Ⅱ poster
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Drummer Shun Ishiwaka's SP Band reunites. Grammy Award-winning pianist Robert Glasper, Aina the End, Yasuyuki Okamura, KID FRESINO, Ringo Sheena, and Kaho Nakamura will perform together!

JAZZ NOT ONLY JAZZ Ⅱ

2025

Jazz at the White House poster
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This All-Star Global Concert at the White House features performances by Joey Alexander, Terence Blanchard, Kris Bowers, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Terri Lyne Carrington, Chick Corea, Jamie Cullum, Kurt Elling, Aretha Franklin, Robert Glasper, Buddy Guy, Herbie Hancock, Zakir Hussain, Al Jarreau, Diana Krall, Lionel Loueke, Hugh Masekela, Christian McBride, John McLaughlin, Pat Metheny, Marcus Miller, James Morrison, Danilo Pérez, Rebirth Brass Band, Dianne Reeves, Lee Ritenour, David Sanchez, Wayne Shorter, Esperanza Spalding, Sting, Trombone Shorty, Chucho Valdés, Bobby Watson, Ben Williams and more.

Jazz at the White House

2016

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Robert Glasper Experiment — Live Performance on Morning Becomes Eclectic at KCRW Radio. Full set and interview.

Robert Glasper Experiment - Live Performance On KCRW Radio

2013

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Revive Da Live's tribute to Roy Ayers featuring The Robert Glasper Experience, Pete Rock and Stefon Harris. Jazz a la Villette September 11 2010 Cabaret Sauvage Paris, France

Robert Glasper Experiment - Tribute To Roy Ayers

2010

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Robert Glasper, the Experiment Band and special guests including Jose James, Lalah Hathaway, Bilal, Alan Hampton, Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy, Phonte and MF Doom perform live in London at iTunes Festival on September 21st 2012.

Robert Glasper & Friends Live At iTunes

2012