Brandon Robertson Trio: Acclaimed Bassist
Saturday, July 18, 2026, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Firehouse Cultural Center
Event type: Center Stage
“I met Brandon Robertson while performing with the Count Basie Orchestra, and from the moment he started to play, he locked down that tempo. I never had to turn around and give him “eyebrows” the groove was solid, and I exhaled. I’ve enjoyed performing with Brandon over the years and he is truly one of the finest young bassist on the scene.”
– Carmen Bradford, Jazz Vocalist and Singer of the Count Basie Orchestra
Brandon L. Robertson is an EMMY®-nominated music director, acclaimed bassist, composer, and educator originally from Tampa, Florida. A versatile upright and electric bassist, Robertson has built a career defined by excellence, artistry, and mentorship.
In 2018, Brandon received an EMMY® nomination for Best Collegiate Educational Program featuring the Florida Gulf Coast University Jazz Ensemble. His debut album, Bass’d on a True Story (Slammin Media/Believe Distribution), reached #16 on the iTunes Top 200 Jazz Releases, earning critical acclaim for its artistry and originality.
He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance from Florida State University (2009) and his Master of Music in Jazz Performance (2016) and has since become a leading figure in both performance and jazz education across the Southeast.
Currently, Brandon serves as the John & Dorothy Guigon Endowed Director of Jazz Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University’s Bower School of Music, where he directs multiple ensembles, teaches courses in jazz history and entrepreneurship, and mentors the next generation of musicians. He also directs the Naples Philharmonic Youth Jazz Orchestra at Artis–Naples.
Brandon has shared the stage with an impressive roster of artists: The Count Basie Orchestra, Carmen Bradford, Benny Benack III, Laila Biali, Marcus Roberts, Jason Marsalis, Wycliffe Gordon, Eric Alexander, and many others. His performance résumé spans 22 countries across Europe, showcasing his global reach as a jazz artist and ambassador.
Come out and join us at The Firehouse Center Stage on Saturday, July 18 @7:30 pm!
All Reservations are in Advance: Tickets are non-refundable.
