Soloist, Arranger, Composer  - Roberto brings a Latin, Caribbean and traditional jazz influence to the richness of his music. His musical influences were his father (also a guitarist and a percussionist), West Montgomery, Joe Pass, George Benson and Pat Martino. Link to Website, DC Bebop Article, Reverbnation, MySpace and Calendar.

An enjoyable combination, Roberto's smooth riffs and Arch Thompson's fluid Latin Jazz melodies light up any place they combine their arts. Roberto Tyson and Arch Thompson are quintessential entertainers that articulate their musical fluency to their audience through their interpretation of R&B, classical and Latin standards through a jazz lexicon. Their music is truly a language of fluidity and connectivity between themselves and their audience. TNT produces music that is smart, lively, and inventive.   Link: MySpace

If you start with mellifluous vocals and flute, add a generous helping of guitar rhythms with base notes, and garnish it with light percussion, you’ll have a delicious epicurean delight for the ears and eyes, Cachaça Latin Jazz Trio.  Musically, Cachaça is a flavorful blend of classical Brazilian bossa nova and Latin folk-music reinterpreted and reinvented by trio Claudia Gargiulo, vocalist and light percussionist; Arch “AT” Thompson, flutist; and Roberto Tyson, Guitarist.  Link: MySpace

The principles in the group are Cedric Givens, who plays drums, guitar, keyboards and other instruments. Roberto Tyson on Rhythm Guitar and Cheikh Ndoye on Bass. All three of them share a common point of understanding. They all want to create and share their music.
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