Description: I am Robert Chandler also known as RC. This webpage is to introduce myself, what I do in all my different projects as well as a solo performer and teacher.
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As a soloist, I sing and play the guitar. The genre I perform has had so many names: The American Songbook, American Standards, Jazz Standards or just Standards. I refer to what I do as performing the greatest songs ever written. They are beautiful, romantic, calming and joyful. It's the music of the 30s, 40s and 50s! You know... Sinatra, Fitzgerald, London, Vaughn, Bennett, Krall, etc. Some call me a crooner, others a torch singer and the rest... well...
My performance attitude is to be quietly heard. I believe someone should be able to sit right in front of me and still hold a normal conversation. I also like to give background and anecdotes on the songs and performers to sometimes engage people. This is the music I first performed professionally in the mid-sixties and, full circle, still love this music. The best songs ever written.
In the mid 80s, after touring shortly as an accompanist guitar player for some Blues artists, I formed the band, Blues Alley . Blues Alley is a band and concept. The musicians and instrumentation is always somewhat in flux but the energy and inclusion is always present. Audiences are encouraged to join in. The idea is to have fun. Blues Alley is Blues, Swing, Soul and Rock... and anything else that comes our way. Visit the Blues Alley webpage for more .