Whether you first discover Oli Rockberger through his work as a singer-songwriter, producer, arranger, keys sideman, or as one third of acclaimed band/production team Mister Barrington, you’ll find a distinctive musical voice running through the rich and varied work he does.
Londoner Rockberger, who currently lives in NY, first came to the US on a Full Scholarship to attend the prestigious Berklee College of Music ('99-'04). Since then, he has shared stages and studios with musical icons Levon Helm and Jackie DeShannon, Grammy winners Randy Brecker, Jesse Harris and John Mayer, jazz luminaries Les McCann and Charlie Hunter, and hip-hop royalty Common and Queen Latifa. His current work includes performing and recording with Randy Brecker whose upcoming album (Feb '13) features two songs co- written and sung by Rockberger, as well as performing/recording with bass legend Will Lee, with whom he appeared at “The Cotton Club” in Toyko (Nov '12) in a band which also included drum phenomenon Steve Gadd . Lee's forthcoming album will also feature Rockberger as writer/arranger/player. Rockberger continues to perform and record alongside drummer/producer Zach Danziger and bassist/producer Owen Biddle as part of acclaimed electronic trio Mister Barrington, and is also a main staple of gifted songman and fellow NY based Brit James Maddock's shows & albums.
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