ROBERT URBAN - Award-winning singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, music producer & published literary writer. Owner/operator of Manhattan-based Urban Productions recording studio. Accompanist, guest soloist, session musician, producer, arranger, sound engineer, private music teacher & mentor for a variety of musical artists & arts organizations. Composer of scores & soundtracks for numerous professional dance, theater & film productions. In addition to 4 solo cd releases, Robert’s work (esp. as guitarist) can be heard on the recordings of many other musical artists. Supports the NYC area performing arts community thru producing & hosting "Urban Productions Boldly Presents" live-in-concert series (now in its 12th year).
Recent arts achievement awards include "Musician of the Year", "Outstanding Performer of the Year" and
"Outstanding CD of the Year" awards from OUTMUSIC; "Producer of the Year", "Song of the Year", "Poetry Literary Achievement" and “LGBT Hall of Fame” awards from THE STONEWALL SOCIETY; "Best Performance", "Best Spirit" and "Best Event Producer" awards from the NYC FRESH FRUIT FESTIVAL.
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