Rob Garcia: Jazz Musician in New York

About Rob Garcia

Rob Garcia is a jazz drummer heard regularly in New York City rooms, including Barbès, where his work often sits close to the song while keeping the edges loose. He has performed alongside bassist Jim Whitney, guitarist Brad Shepik, and keyboardist Bennett Paster, adapting easily to small-group interplay. In sets like *Jim Whitney’s Trip Around the Sun*, Garcia favors precise time and attentive listening over display, shaping the band’s dynamics from the drum chair. His playing draws on a working musician’s craft, built in live performance.