RobinAvery-PaulBanman

Robin Avery grew up on Miami Beach and began singing and dancing to pop tunes in front of her stereo. When she was 9, she wrote her first song and won her first talent contest. From 11 to 16, she was the lead soloist in her school choir. Robin immersed herself in academia and earned a Ph.D. in psychology. She was a neuropsychologist in California, working with stroke victims and patients with head injuries, but never abandoned her musical spirit and passion. She returned to South Florida, where she was inspired to pursue her lifelong dream to write and sing her own songs. Robin's music and words paint wonderful images of what we want our lives to be, and who we aspire to become. Her music stands the test of time. Robin has released two CDs, Light The Way and The Way You Hold Me. www.robinavery.com

Paul Banman Is a producer, musical director and keyboardist. Known for his harmonic invention and complimentary accompaniment, he enjoys songwriting with partner, Robin Avery. Paul has performed with world-class jazz artists - Pete Minger - trumpet, Othello Molineaux - steel pan, and Jerry Hahn - guitarist and has toured internationally with 60's favorites "The Lettermen", played Swiss resorts with the BB White Group and on national and local dates as musical director with Robin Avery and the "Robin Avery Band". For 24 years, Paul has performed in South Florida. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Composition from Wichita State University and did Graduate Studies in Jazz Performance at the University of Miami. He is a member of ASCAP. His production credits include the 2005 release The Way You Hold and the 2008 release Light The Way with Robin Avery. Paul’s musical influences are Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, George Duke, McCoy Tyner, Wayne Shorter, Olivier Messiaen and Bela Bartok.