In between tours and recording projects with other artists, Robert has begun work on a new recording project of his own, the majority of which was written over a period of decades. The musical spectrum reflected in this collection of compositions extends well beyond his classical training and Philly soul roots, building an eclectic mix of genres and styles - think “Ray Charles meets Steely Dan, orchestrated by Stravinsky.”

The title song of the CD is Land Of The Free, a fitting concept for a celebration of those diverse elements that Robert has absorbed and blended through the years to evolve his own multi-faceted musical identity. The result is a musical experience that resonates across cultures and generations, identifying and reaching into the soul of any listener, from the nostalgic reminiscence of baby boomers to the struggle for identity of modern millennial existence. The key to Robert’s appeal is that he rolls easily through those seemingly disparate realms, luxuriating always in exquisite sound, expressed with a combination of soul and intellect that make the heartbreak and the humor seem equally alluring.

Whether you lean towards complex and challenging orchestral explorations, soul-stirring blues, funk, jazz, rock, or some combination of all those sounds and more, you will find the CD solid from start to finish, with a spirited momentum, heartfelt and engaging and more than agreeable. Robert is adept as ever at crafting compelling storylines, as well as using various instruments and his own voice's versatility and nuance to breathe deeper dimensions into his songs.

The first release is the explosive “Land of the Free,” which draws from the deep well of American soul, ignites and rolls relentlessly with the power of a freight train at full throttle - indeed worthy of many repeat listens.