Robert Ortner was born in New Jersey and grew up in New York
    City and Connecticut. He’s spent over 30 years gigging and
       recording in the Tri-State NYC Area, New England, South
          Florida and the Caribbean. Primarily a self-taught musician,
             Robert plays both electric and electric-upright bass,
               acoustic guitar and all manner of percussion. He is also
                   experienced in computer-based recording and music
                     production.

                      Robert has studied music theory with renowned
                     bassist and friend Tony Cimorosi and continues to
                   compose, record, and perform.