Robert Pfankuchen
Copyright: René van der Voorden
Biography
Percussionist Robert Pfankuchen, born 1991 raised in Cologne/Bonn studied World Music at Codarts Rotterdam and Jazz/Pop Percussion at the Mannheim University of Music and Performing Arts: Bachelor's and Master's degree. Through his studies, he explored different varieties of musical styles and playing techniques.
His passion is the creative use of Latin percussion instruments in all kinds of styles. So you might find him in settings where the arrangers usually don´t expect percussionists. His master research treated the role of the Latin-percussionist in modern and traditional Big Band music besides Latin styles. A wide subject which offered many surprises! Nevertheless, he loves all kinds of Latin and Brazilian music and gained big experience in playing and leading several Salsa and Latin-Jazz ensembles.
Since 2018 he is the percussionist of „Flowin Tension“. This band creates new styles all around Brazilian grooves and rhythms combined with jazzy and funky vibes. „Groove-Jazz“! As an experienced big band musician, he feels very comfortable in all traditional, Latin and modern styles.
His work as a teacher and artist brought the young musician to almost every continent. He performed at festivals such as the Montreux Jazz Festival and has been seen and heard on different TV and Radio Shows. As an active studio and session musician Robert was part of many CD productions. From Pop to Jazz. In 2019 he started his own Latin-Jazz Series „ConClave“ which combines Piano, Congas, and featured artists. Robert played in the last years with great Artists like DeeDee Bridgewater, Diane Schuur, The Hessian State Jazz Orchestra, The Real Group, and many more.
Country: Germany
Band: Brass2Go - the Marching Band
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