“I have been using Silverstein ligatures on both saxophone and clarinet for a long time for their unparalleled projection, focused tone and flexibility. I also love the AMBIPOLY reeds for their incredible tone, long life and consistency. Both the reed and ligature work even better together for the easiest, most consistent and most flexible playing experience!”
Robert Brooks
Dr. Robert Brooks is a jazz saxophonist and educator dedicated to cultivating the tradition of jazz education. He holds a D.M.A. and M.M. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a B.M. from Central Michigan University. He currently serves as lecturer in Jazz Studies at The Ohio State University. Dr. Brooks’ most recent releases, “Accidental Nomad” and “New Standard Duo” (Ropeadope Records), have received critical acclaim. He has toured with The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, Reginald Chapman’s “Pressure Fit,” Sun Stereo, and The Lake Effect. He has performed at venues across the United States and Europe ranging from The House of Blues in Chicago to Mozarthaus in Vienna and has shared the stage with legendary performers including Bob Mintzer, Bobby Shew, Tom “Bones” Malone, Jeff Hamilton, Jim Pugh, Joel Spencer, Tito Carillo, Nathan Gunn, The Temptations and more.
Dr. Brooks has been a member of the North American Saxophone Alliance since 2008 and the Jazz Education Network since 2014. He has performed and presented at national conferences for these organizations and others, including the International Congress of Voice Teachers and the World Saxophone Congress.
Dr. Brooks’ passion for jazz performance and pedagogy comes through the lens of small-ensemble performance and a focus on exploring improvisation within the language of jazz and from other disciplines. In addition to his expertise in jazz improvisation, he also has strong roots in the traditions of classical saxophone, clarinet and flute; he has performed in pit orchestras for the national tours of “Kinky Boots” and “Chicago” as well as multiple productions at The Little Theater on the Square, Columbus Children’s Theater and more.
Dr. Robert Brooks proudly endorses P.Mauriat saxophones, flutes and clarinets; SYOS mouthpieces; Silverstein Works ligatures and AMBIPOLY reeds; and KeyLeaves products.
