Saxophonist/Flutist/Composer Robert Kyle has become known for his unique warm sound, melodic style and his ability to harmoniously cross musical borders. His lyricism and passion are evident in whatever situation he finds himself. He is fluid in many styles including Jazz, Blues, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, R & B and Classical.
His performance & recording credits include work with Gino Vannelli, Cee Lo Green, Natalie Cole, Michael McDonald, Johnny Mathis, Jason Mraz, Chaka Khan, Michael Bolton, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, Kenny Loggins, Brenda Russell, Lou Rawls, Guinga, Chico Pinheiro, Seu Jorge, Googoosh, Babyface, Della Reese, Francisco Aguabella, Pete Escovedo, Jessica Simpson, Al McKibbon, Billy Mitchell, Roy “Guitar” Gaines and many others. He's made over 50 tours to Europe and has performed at many of the biggestJazz festivals, theaters and clubs in the world. He has played for The Academy Awards, The Emmy Awards, The Voice, The BET Awards and many others.
In 2018 Robert produced new CDs for vocalist Rose Mallett and pianist/vocalist Betty Bryant. He also recorded all of the sax, flute as well as arranged all of the horn section tracks for Amsterdaam, the latest release from New Zealand based Groove Express, which reached #1 on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz. Robert was the featured soloist at the prestigious Moss Theater for the Bossa Nova 60th Anniversary Concert. He celebrated Sergio Mielniczenko’s 40th anniversary as host of The Brazilian Hour Radio Show. He has released ten CDs on his own Dark Delishious Music label.
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