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CONCERT SCHEDULE

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June 6, 2027 - 2:00-4:30pm 
San Diego, California - TICKETS

University of California, San Diego - Mandeville Auditorium - 9390 Mandeville Lane, San Diego/La Jolla, CA 92093

La Jolla Symphony, conducted by Arian Khaefi, performing Ralph Vaughan Williams' A Sea Symphony - N. Scott Robinson on percussion

 

June 5, 2027 - 7:30-9:30pm 
San Diego, California - TICKETS

University of California, San Diego - Mandeville Auditorium - 9390 Mandeville Lane, San Diego/La Jolla, CA 92093

La Jolla Symphony, conducted by Arian Khaefi, performing Ralph Vaughan Williams' A Sea Symphony - N. Scott Robinson on percussion

(Rehearsals: May 10, 17, 24, 31, & June 2, 4)

 

May 26, 2027 - 3:00-4:30pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College Recital Hour - Room C-119 in C1 - 7250 Mesa College Drive, San Diego, CA 92111

SD Mesa Applied Music Jazz & Classical Students, directed by N. Scott Robinson 

 

May 23, 2027 - 7:30-9:00pm
Escondido, California
 - FREE

California Center for the Arts Concert Hall - 340 North Escondido Boulevard, Escondido, CA 92025

New City Sinfonia, conducted by Alyze Dreiling, performing TBA - N. Scott Robinson on timpani

(Rehearsals: April 29, May 6, 13)

 

May 21, 2027 - 5:00-6:00pm
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College - Mesa Commons Quad - 7250 Mesa College Drive, San Diego, CA 92111

SD Mesa Applied Music Jazz Students at Golden Scissors Fashion Show, directed by N. Scott Robinson 

 

May 20, 2027 - 7:00-8:30pm
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College - Room C-119 in C1 - 7250 Mesa College Drive, San Diego, CA 92111

SD Mesa Applied Music Classical Students Recital, directed by N. Scott Robinson

 

May 12, 2027 - 7:00-8:00pm
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College - Room C-119 in C1 - 7250 Mesa College Drive, San Diego, CA 92111

Latin Jazz Night a San Diego Mesa College Music Dept. with La Marca & Los Maniacos: A Night of Latin Jazz with Students, Faculty & Guests featuring SD Mesa Latin Jazz Ensemble La Marca & Special guests Los Maniacos & West African Drumming Ensemble Eh-Eh!, hosted by Dr. N. Scott Robinson

 

May 11, 2027 - 7:00-8:00pm
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College - Room C-119 in C1 - 7250 Mesa College Drive, San Diego, CA 92111

SD Mesa Applied Music Jazz Students Recital, directed by N. Scott Robinson

 

May 2, 2027 - 2:00-4:30pm 
San Diego, California - TICKETS

University of California, San Diego - Mandeville Auditorium - 9390 Mandeville Lane, San Diego/La Jolla, CA 92093

La Jolla Symphony, conducted by Sameer Patel, performing Stravinsky's Feuz d'artifice, Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier Suite, Webern's Im Sommerwind, Saariaho's Aile du Songe, Grace Evangeline-Mason's Ablaze the Moon - N. Scott Robinson on percussion

 

May 1, 2027 - 7:30-9:30pm 
San Diego, California - TICKETS

University of California, San Diego - Mandeville Auditorium - 9390 Mandeville Lane, San Diego/La Jolla, CA 92093

La Jolla Symphony, conducted by Sameer Patel, performing Stravinsky's Feuz d'artifice, Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier Suite, Webern's Im Sommerwind, Saariaho's Aile du Songe, Grace Evangeline-Mason's Ablaze the Moon - N. Scott Robinson on percussion

(Rehearsals: March 29, & April 5, 12, 19, 26, 28, 30)

 

April 28, 2027 - 3:00-4:30pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College - Dept. of Music - Recital Hour in Room C-119 / Building C1- 7250 Mesa College Drive - San Diego, CA 92111

Decades (Jazz Fusion) featuring N. Scott Robinson (drumset), Ryan Campbell (electric guitar), Matt Wilson (electric bass), Tim Parker (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, flute, bass clarinet, wind synthesizer), Kenny Evangelista (piano, keyboards)

 

April 24, 2027 - 3:00-4:30pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College - Dept. of Music - Recital Hour in Room C-119 / Building C1- 7250 Mesa College Drive - San Diego, CA 92111

Free Weekly Recital Hour in C-119 - West African Traditional Drumming from Guinea & Mali with Ensemble Eh-Eh! featuring Sahar Malik (djembe), Kawika Koch (djembe, djun-djun), Cory Woodrow (djun-djun), Mohammad Pepe Sylla (djembe) & N. Scott Robinson (rattle)

 

April 14, 2076 - 12:00-1:00pm 
San Diego, California - 
FREE

San Diego State University - Dept. of Music - Smith Recital Hall - 5500 Campanile Drive - San Diego, CA 92182 

Finest City Percussion Collective performing Bartok's Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion with: Chris Amaro (percussion 1), N. Scott Robinson (percussion 2), Lesi Mei (piano 1) & Cho-hyun Park (piano 2)

 

 

April 7, 2027 - 3:00-4:30pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College - Dept. of Music - Recital Hour in Room C-119 / Building C1- 7250 Mesa College Drive - San Diego, CA 92111

Finest City Percussion Collective performing Bartok's Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion with: Chris Amaro (percussion 1), N. Scott Robinson (percussion 2), Lesi Mei (piano 1) & Cho-hyun Park (piano 2)

 

March 22, 2027 - 7:00-9:30pm 
San Diego, California - FREE

University of California, San Diego - Music Dept. CPMC #136

La Jolla Symphony & San Diego Youth Symphony combined, conducted by Sameer Patel, performing Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade - N. Scott Robinson on percussion

 

March 17, 2027 - 3:00-4:30pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College - Dept. of Music - Recital Hour in Room C-119 / Building C1- 7250 Mesa College Drive - San Diego, CA 92111

Anthony d'Conde - Classical Percussion with N. Scott Robinson (congas)

 

March 14, 2027 - 2:00-4:30pm 
San Diego, California - TICKETS

University of California, San Diego - Mandeville Auditorium - 9390 Mandeville Lane, San Diego/La Jolla, CA 92093

La Jolla Symphony, conducted by Arian Khaefi, performing Rachmaninoff's Ise of the Dead, Mozart's Requiem - N. Scott Robinson on percussion

 

March 13, 2027 - 7:30-9:30pm 
San Diego, California - TICKETS

University of California, San Diego - Mandeville Auditorium - 9390 Mandeville Lane, San Diego/La Jolla, CA 92093

La Jolla Symphony, conducted by Arian Khaefi, performing Rachmaninoff's Ise of the Dead, Mozart's Requiem - N. Scott Robinson on percussion

(Rehearsals: Feb. 15, 22 & March 1, 8, 10, 12)

 

March 11, 2027 - 11:00am-12:30pm -  San Diego, CA

San Diego Mesa College

Applied Music Jazz Students at Jumpstart in Mesa Quad, directed by Dr. N. Scott Robinson (11:20-12:00 & 12:15-12:30)

 

Feb. 19, 2027 - 7:30-9:00pm
Escondido, California
 - FREE

California Center for the Arts Concert Hall - 340 North Escondido Boulevard, Escondido, CA 92025

New City Sinfonia, conducted by Alyze Dreiling, performing TBA - N. Scott Robinson on timpani

(Rehearsals: Jan. 28 & Feb. 4, 11, 18)

 

Feb. 20-21, 2027 - 7:30-9:30pm 
San Diego, California

Chris Amaro recital at SDSU featuring 14 piece Percussion Ensemble

 

Feb. 7, 2027 - 2:00-4:30pm 
San Diego, California - TICKETS

University of California, San Diego - Mandeville Auditorium - 9390 Mandeville Lane, San Diego/La Jolla, CA 92093

La Jolla Symphony, conducted by Sameer Patel, performing Shostakovich's Symphony No. 11 "The Year 1905", Haihui Zhang's Nee Commission - N. Scott Robinson on percussion

 

Feb. 6, 2027 - 7:30-9:30pm 
San Diego, California - TICKETS

University of California, San Diego - Mandeville Auditorium - 9390 Mandeville Lane, San Diego/La Jolla, CA 92093

La Jolla Symphony, conducted by Sameer Patel, performing Shostakovich's Symphony No. 11 "The Year 1905", Haihui Zhang's Nee Commission - N. Scott Robinson on percussion

(Rehearsals: Jan. 11, 18, 25 & Feb. 1, 3, 5)

 

Jan. 30, 2027 - 4:00-6:30pm
San Marcos, California
 - FREE

Mission Hills High School - 1 Mission Hills Ct, San Marcos, CA 92069

Finest City Brass, conducted by Avi Mehta, performing TBA

(Rehearsals: Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26- 6:00-9:00)

 

Dec. 16, 2026 - 3:00-4:30pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College Recital Hour - Room C-119 in C1 - 7250 Mesa College Drive, San Diego, CA 92111

SD Mesa Applied Music Jazz & Classical Students, directed by N. Scott Robinson 

 

Dec. 11, 2026 - 7:00-8:30pm
San Diego, California
 - FREE

Grossmont College Performing & Visual Arts Center - 8800 Grossmont College Drive - El Cajon, California 92020

New City Sinfonia, conducted by Alyze Dreiling, performing TBA - N. Scott Robinson on timpani

(Rehearsals: Nov. 12, 19 & Dec. 3, 10)

 

Dec. 10, 2026 - 7:00-8:30pm
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College - Room C-119 in C1 - 7250 Mesa College Drive, San Diego, CA 92111

SD Mesa Applied Music Classical Students Recital, directed by N. Scott Robinson 

 

Dec. 6, 2026 - 2:00-4:30pm 
San Diego, California - TICKETS

University of California, San Diego - Mandeville Auditorium - 9390 Mandeville Lane, San Diego/La Jolla, CA 92093

La Jolla Symphony, conducted by Sameer Patel, performing Mahler's Symphony No. 2 - N. Scott Robinson on on suspended cymbal, crash cymbals, high tam-tam

 

Dec. 5, 2026 - 7:30-9:30pm 
San Diego, California - TICKETS

University of California, San Diego - Mandeville Auditorium - 9390 Mandeville Lane, San Diego/La Jolla, CA 92093

La Jolla Symphony, conducted by Sameer Patel, performing Mahler's Symphony No. 2 - N. Scott Robinson on suspended cymbal, crash cymbals, high tam-tam

(Rehearsals: Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & Dec. 2, 4)

 

Dec. 2, 2026 - 7:00-8:30pm

San Diego, CA

 Latin Jazz Night a San Diego Mesa College Music Dept. with La Marca & Los Maniacos: A Night of Latin Jazz with Students, Faculty & Guests featuring SD Mesa Latin Jazz Ensemble La Marca & Special guests Los Maniacos & West African Drumming Ensemble Eh-Eh!, hosted by Dr. N. Scott Robinson

 

Dec. 1, 2026 - 7:00-8:00pm
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College - Room C-119 in C1 - 7250 Mesa College Drive, San Diego, CA 92111

SD Mesa Applied Music Jazz Students Recital, directed by N. Scott Robinson 

 

Nov. 18, 2026 - 7:00-8:00pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College - Dept. of Music - Room C-119 / Building C1- 7250 Mesa College Drive - San Diego, CA 92111

Student Jazz recital, directed by Dr. N. Scott Robinson

 

Nov. 17, 2026 - 7:00-8:00pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College - Dept. of Music - Room C-119 / Building C1- 7250 Mesa College Drive - San Diego, CA 92111

Student & Facuty Jazz Fusion recital, directed by Dr. Thomas Babin & Dr. N. Scott Robinson

 

Nov. 11-14, 2026
Indianapolis, Indiana

Percussive Arts Society International Convention - Indianapolis Convention Center - 100 South Capitol Avenue - Indianapolis, Indiana 46225

N. Scott Robinson attending

 

Nov. 4, 2026 - 3:00-4:30pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College - Dept. of Music - Recital Hour in Room C-119 / Building C1- 7250 Mesa College Drive - San Diego, CA 92111

Decades (Jazz Fusion) featuring N. Scott Robinson (drumset), Ryan Campbell (electric guitar), Matt Wilson (electric bass), Tim Parker (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, flute, bass clarinet, wind synthesizer), Kenny Evangelista (piano, keyboards)

 

Oct. 25, 2026 - 2:00-4:30pm 
San Diego, Californi
a - TICKETS

University of California, San Diego - Mandeville Auditorium - 9390 Mandeville Lane, San Diego/La Jolla, CA 92093

La Jolla Symphony with Amjad Ali Khan, conducted by Sameer Patel, performing Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Bansal's Flash, Simmer, Glow, Spark, Enescu's Romanian Rhapsody No. 1, and Amjad Ali Khan's Samagaam - N. Scott Robinson on suspended cymbal, crash cymbals, glockenspiel

 

Oct. 24, 2026 - 7:30-9:30pm 
San Diego, California - 
TICKETS

University of California, San Diego - Mandeville Auditorium - 9390 Mandeville Lane, San Diego/La Jolla, CA 92093

La Jolla Symphony with Amjad Ali Khan, conducted by Sameer Patel, performing Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Bansal's Flash, Simmer, Glow, Spark, Enescu's Romanian Rhapsody No. 1, and Amjad Ali Khan's Samagaam - N. Scott Robinson on suspended cymbal, crash cymbals, glockenspiel

(Rehearsals: Sep. 21, 28 & Oct. 5, 12, 19, 21, 23)

 

Oct. 18, 2026 - 4:00-6:30pm
San Diego, California
 - FREE

Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church - 17010 Pomerado Road, San Diego, CA 92128

New City Sinfonia, conducted by Alyze Dreiling, performing Alan Hovhaness' Symphony No. 2 Mysterious Mountain, Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, and Ravel's Mother Goose Suite (Ma mère l'Oye) - N. Scott Robinson on timpani

(Rehearsals: Sep. 24 & Oct. 1, 8, 15 - 6:30-10:00 Mesa Continuing Ed.)

 

Oct. 17, 2026 - 4:00-6:30pm
Solana Beach, California
 - FREE

Calvary Lutheran Church - 424 Via De La Valle, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Finest City Brass, conducted by Avi Mehta, performing TBA

(Rehearsals: Sep. 29 & Oct. 6, 13 - 6:90-9:00)

 

Sep. 26, 2026 - 6:00-10:00pm 
El Cajon, Californi
a - FREE

Ronald Reagan Community Center - 195 East Douglas Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020

Downbeat Big Band performing fundraiser - N. Scott Robinson on drumset

(Rehearsals: Aug. 23 & Sep. 6, 13, 20)

 

Sep. 18, 2026 - 7:30-9:00pm
San Diego, California
 - FREE

Grossmont College Performing & Visual Arts Center - 8800 Grossmont College Drive - El Cajon, California 92020

Grossmont Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Hernan Constantino, performing Dvorák's Violin Concerto in A Minor and Symphony No. 7 - N. Scott Robinson on timpani

(Rehearsals: Aug. 26, Sep. 2, 9, 16, 17 - 7-9pm - Grossmont College - Music Dept. Building 26 - Room 221 - 8800 Grossmont College Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020)

 

TEACHING SCHEDULE

Summer 2026

MUSI 103 - History of Rock Music Online: 6/2/26-7/11/26

MUSI 103 - History of Rock Music Online: 6/2/26-7/11/26

MUSI 103 - History of Rock Music Online: 6/15/26-7/25/26

Fall 2026

MUSI 103 - History of Rock Music Online: 8/24/26-12/18/26

MUSI 103 - History of Rock Music Online: 8/24/26-12/18/26

MUSI 118 - Asian & Pacific Music Online: 10/19/26-12/18/26

MUSI 174A - Individualized Study 1 - Mon. 2:20-4:25pm - 8/24/26-12/21/26

MUSI 274A-D - Applied Music Master Class - Mon. 2:20-4:25pm - 8/24/26-12/21/26

MUSI 274A - Applied Music 1 Jazz Drums/Vibes - Mon. 1:00-2:00pm - 8/24/26-12/21/26

Intersession 2027

MUSI 103 - History of Rock Music Online: 1/5/27-1/30/27

MUSI 103 - History of Rock Music Online: 1/5/27-1/30/27

MUSI 109 - World Music Online: 1/5/27-1/30/27

Spring 2027

MUSI 103 - History of Rock Music Online: 2/1//27-5/29/27

MUSI 103 - History of Rock Music Online: 2/1//27-5/29/27

MUSI 118 - World Music Online: 4/3/27-5/29/27

MUSI 174A/B - Individualized Study 1/2 - Mon. 2:20-4:25pm - 2/1//27-5/29/27

MUSI 274A-D - Applied Music Master Class - Mon. 2:20-4:25pm - 2/1//27-5/29/27

MUSI 274B - Applied Music 2 Jazz Drums/Vibes - Mon. 1:00-2:00pm - 2/1//27-5/29/27

Summer 2027

MUSI 103 - History of Rock Music Online: 6/2/27-7/24/27

MUSI 103 - History of Rock Music Online: 6/2/27-7/24/27

MUSI 103 - History of Rock Music Online: 6/15/27-8/9/27

 

RECENT PAST PRFORMANCES

July 23, 2026 - 12:00-1:00pm
San Diego, California
 - Ticketd Event

Comic Con International: San Diego - San Diego Convention Center - 111 Harbor Drive - San Diego, CA 92101

Panel Discussion: "Secret Identities: American Superheroes in International Comics" presented by N. Scott Robinson, Ph.D. and Alex Grand (author)

Room: Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

 

June 7, 2026 - 2:00-4:30pm 
San Diego, Californi
a - TICKETS

University of California, San Diego - Mandeville Auditorium - 9390 Mandeville Lane, San Diego/La Jolla, CA 92093

La Jolla Symphony, conducted by Arian Khaefi, performing Maurice Duruflé's Requiem and Outgrowth by Akari Komura - N. Scott Robinson on tam-tam, snare drum, crotale, thunder sheet, bass drum, aluminum foil

 

June 6, 2026 - 7:30-9:30pm 
San Diego, California - 
TICKETS

University of California, San Diego - Mandeville Auditorium - 9390 Mandeville Lane, San Diego/La Jolla, CA 92093

La Jolla Symphony, conducted by Arian Khaefi, performing Maurice Duruflé's Requiem and Outgrowth by Akari Komura - N. Scott Robinson on tam-tam, snare drum, crotale, thunder sheet, bass drum, aluminum foil

(Rehearsals: May 11, 18, 28, June 1, 3, 5)

 

May 31, 2026 - 4:00-6:00pm
Poway, California
 - TICKETS

Poway Center for the Performing Arts - 15498 Espola Road, Poway, California, 92064

Poway Symphony Orchestra, conducted by John LoPiccolo, performing Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man & Rodeo, Joplin's The Entertainer & Maple Leaf Rag, Bernstein selections from West Side Story, Gershwin seclections from Porgy & Bess & Rhapsody in Blue, Ives' The Unanswered Question & Variations on America, Sousa's The Stars and Stripes Forever - N. Scott Robinson on xylophone, chimes, glockenspiel, snare drum, vibes, maracas, triangle, suspended cymbal, tambourine, bass drum

(Rehearsals:7pm May 29 & 10am May 30)

 

May 27, 2026 - 3:00-4:30pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College Recital Hour - Room C-119 in C1 - 7250 Mesa College Drive, San Diego, CA 92111

SD Mesa Applied Music Jazz & Classical Students, directed by N. Scott Robinson 

 

May 22, 2026 - 5:00-6:00pm
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College - Mesa Commons Quad - 7250 Mesa College Drive, San Diego, CA 92111

SD Mesa Applied Music Jazz Students at Golden Scissors Fashion Show, directed by N. Scott Robinson 

 

May 21, 2026 - 7:00-8:30pm
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College - Room C-119 in C1 - 7250 Mesa College Drive, San Diego, CA 92111

SD Mesa Applied Music Classical Students Recital, directed by N. Scott Robinson 

 

May 19, 2026 - 4:00-6:00pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College - Rooms C-116 & C-119 in C1 - 7250 Mesa College Drive, San Diego, CA 92111 

SD Mesa Applied Music Juries, directed by N. Scott Robinson

 

May 15-16, 2026
San Diego, California
 -

San Diego Mesa College Recording Studio

Decades album recording project

 

May 12, 2026 - 7:00-8:00pm
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College - Room C-119 in C1 - 7250 Mesa College Drive, San Diego, CA 92111

SD Mesa Applied Music Jazz Students Recital, directed by N. Scott Robinson (drumst)

 

May 9, 2026 - 2:00-4:00pm 
San Marcos, California
 - FREE

Westview High School Theater -13500 Camino Del Sur - San Diego, CA 92129

Finest City Wind Orchestra, conducted by Jeff Malecki, performing Clutch. by Andrew David Perkins, Forward/Still by Omar Thomas, Lightway by Jennifer Jolley, Re(new)al by Viet Cuong, Chicago 2012 by Mason Bates - N. Scott Robinson on brake drums, snare drum, sizzle cymbal, hi-hat, triangle, concert toms, xylophone, timpani, bass drum

(Rehearsals: April 14, 21, 28, May 5)

 

May 5, 2026 - 12:00-1:00pm 
San Diego, California - 
FREE

San Diego State University - Dept. of Music - Smith Recital Hall - 5500 Campanile Drive - San Diego, CA 92182 

Finest City Percussion Collective performing Bijoux (a new commission) by composer Igor Korneitchouk, Trio for Ogun by N. Scott Robinson with: Chris Amaro (percussion), Matthew LeFebvre (marimba 1), Zachary Elliott (marimba 2), Amanda Sealock (vibes 1), Anthony D'Conde (vibes 2), Todd Newman (piano 2), Lesi Mei (piano 1), N. Scott Robinson (wind machine, anvil, cuica, guiro, suspended cymbal, rainstick, newspaper, stapler, whistle)

 

May 3, 2026 - 2:00-4:30pm 
San Diego, Californi
a - TICKETS

University of California, San Diego - Mandeville Auditorium - 9390 Mandeville Lane, San Diego/La Jolla, CA 92093

La Jolla Symphony, conducted by Sameer Patel, performing Mahler's Symphony No. 4 & Afilador by Andrea Casarrubios - N. Scott Robinson on triangle & timpani

 

May 2, 2026 - 7:30-9:30pm 
San Diego, California - 
TICKETS

University of California, San Diego - Mandeville Auditorium - 9390 Mandeville Lane, San Diego/La Jolla, CA 92093

La Jolla Symphony, conducted by Sameer Patel, performing Mahler's Symphony No. 4 & Afilador by Andrea Casarrubios - N. Scott Robinson on triangle & timpani

(Rehearsals: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 29, May 1)

 

April 30, 2026 - 4:00-6:00pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

Front Porch Pandemic Jazz Jam - 5626 Bloch Street - San Diego/University City, CA 92122

Featuring Jack Hoffman (piano), Jim Napier (trumpet), Roy Jenkins (bass), Greg Pardue (saxophones), N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

April 29, 2026 - 3:00-4:30pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College - Dept. of Music - Recital Hour in Room C-119 / Building C1- 7250 Mesa College Drive - San Diego, CA 92111

Finest City Percussion Collective performing Bijoux (a new commission) by composer Igor Korneitchouk, Trio for Ogun by N. Scott Robinson with: Chris Amaro (percussion), Matthew LeFebvre (marimba 1), Zachary Elliott (marimba 2), Amanda Sealock (vibes 1), Anthony D'Conde (vibes 2), Todd Newman (piano 2), Lesi Mei (piano 1), N. Scott Robinson (wind machine, anvil, cuica, guiro, suspended cymbal, rainstick, newspaper, stapler, whistle)

 

April 26, 2026 - 3pm
El Cajon, California

Location: Magnolia Theater - 210 East Main Street - El Cajon, CA 92020

Performing HERStory by San Diego Gay Men's Chorus - N. Scott Robinson on congas, bell tree, wind chimes, triangle, maracas, wood block, castanets, tambourine

 

April 25, 2026 - 7pm
El Cajon, California

Location: Magnolia Theater - 210 East Main Street - El Cajon, CA 92020

Performing HERStory by San Diego Gay Men's Chorus - N. Scott Robinson on congas, bell tree, wind chimes, triangle, maracas, wood block, castanets, tambourine

(Rehearsal: April 22 - 6-10pm - 3900 Cleveland Ave, San Diego CA, 92103 / Tech. on April 25 at 12-5pm)

 

April 23, 2026 - 4:00-6:00pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

Front Porch Pandemic Jazz Jam - 5626 Bloch Street - San Diego/University City, CA 92122

Featuring Jack Hoffman (piano), Jim Napier (trumpet), Roy Jenkins (bass), Greg Pardue (saxophones), N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

April 22, 2026 - 3:00-4:30pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College - Dept. of Music - Recital Hour in Room C-119 / Building C1- 7250 Mesa College Drive - San Diego, CA 92111

Decades (Jazz Fusion) featuring N. Scott Robinson (drumset, glass chimes, pellet bells, caxixi, idi seed rattles, spring drums), Ryan Campbell (electric guitar, piano), Matt Wilson (electric bass), Tim Parker (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, flute, bass clarinet, wind synthesizer), Kenny Evangelista (piano, keyboards)

 

April 18, 2026 - 3:00-6:00pm 
La Mesa, California
 - FREE

Front Porch Pandemic Jazz Jam - Vista La Mesa Christian Church  - 4210 Massachusetts Avenue - La Mesa, CA

Featuring Jack Hoffman (piano), Jim Napier (trumpet), Roy Jenkins (bass), Greg Pardue (saxophones), N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

April 18, 2026 - 10am-12pm
San Diego, California

Mission Bay High School - 2475 Grand Ave Room 113, San Diego, CA 92109

San Diego Recording Orchestra - N. Scott Robinson (principal percussion) on drumset for film scoring project

 

April 16, 2026 - 4:00-6:00pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

Front Porch Pandemic Jazz Jam - 5626 Bloch Street - San Diego/University City, CA 92122

Featuring Jack Hoffman (piano), Jim Napier (trumpet), Roy Jenkins (bass), Greg Pardue (saxophones), N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

April 12, 2026 - TBA 
San Diego, California

UCSD Music Dept. Room 127, San Diego, CA

La Jolla Symphony Fundraiser - N. Scott Robinson performing solo compositions on Cooperman frame drums & tambourines on riqq, ghaval, Mediterr-Asian tambourine, and lap style frame drum

 

April 9, 2026 - 4:00-6:00pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

Front Porch Pandemic Jazz Jam - 5626 Bloch Street - San Diego/University City, CA 92122

Featuring Jack Hoffman (piano), Jim Napier (trumpet), Roy Jenkins (bass), Greg Pardue (saxophones), N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

April 8, 2026 - 5:30-8:30pm 
San Diego, California
 - REHEARSAL

San Diego Miramar College - 10440 Black Mountain Road - Building J-3 in Room 303, San Diego, CA

The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra - N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

April 8, 2026 - 3:00-4:30pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College - Dept. of Music - Recital Hour in Room C-119 / Building C1- 7250 Mesa College Drive - San Diego, CA 92111

Matthew LeFebvre - Classical Marimba Vibraphone, Snare Drum, Tenor Drum with N. Scott Robinson (vibraphone on Friedman/Samuels’ Carousel & cajon on Augusto Marcellino's Choro No. 8)

 

April 5, 2026 - 1:30-4:00pm 
Alpine, California
 - FREE

Rancho Sante Fe Sunday Farmers Market - 3771 Via Palo Verde Lago, Alpine, CA 91901

Jazz Quartet featuring Phil Marcus (electric guitar), Keith Plottner (trumpet), Mark Delin (bass), N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

April 2, 2026 - 4:00-6:00pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

Front Porch Pandemic Jazz Jam - 5626 Bloch Street - San Diego/University City, CA 92122

Featuring Jack Hoffman (piano), Jim Napier (trumpet), Roy Jenkins (bass), Greg Pardue (saxophones), N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

March 28, 2026 -7:00-9:00pm 
San Diego/North Park, California - FREE

First United Methodist Church of San Diego  - 2111 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108

Hillcrest Wind Ensemble, conducted by Avi Mehta, performing Carl Orff's Carmina Burana (N. Scott Robinson on crash cymbals, wood block, ratchet, beer mugs) & Tocatta Marziale by Ralph Vaughan Williams (crash cymbals)

(Rehearsal: March 16 - 7:30-9:15 in Bay Ho)

 

March 26, 2026 - 3:30-5:30pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

Front Porch Pandemic Jazz Jam - 5626 Bloch Street - San Diego/University City, CA 92122

Featuring Jack Hoffman (piano), Jim Napier (trumpet), Roy Jenkins (bass), Greg Pardue (saxophones), N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

March 25, 2026 - 3:00-4:30pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College - Dept. of Music - Recital Hour in Room C-119 / Building C1- 7250 Mesa College Drive - San Diego, CA 92111

Downbeat Big Band featuring N. Scott Robinson (drums)

(Rehearsals: Jan 18, Feb. 1, 15, March 1, 15, 22)

 

March 22, 2026 - 4:00-5:30pm 
Chula Vista, California - FREE

First United Methodist Church of Chula Vista Sanctuary  - 1200 East H Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Hillcrest Wind Ensemble, conducted by Avi Mehta, performing Carl Orff's Carmina Burana (on crash cymbals, wood block, ratchet, beer mugs) & Tocatta Marziale by Ralph Vaughan Williams (crash cymbals)

(Rehearsal: March 16 - 7:30-9:15 in Bay Ho)

 

March 21, 2026 - 10:00am-3:00pm 
San Diego, California - FREE

Performing Arts Center at Patrick Henry High School  - 6702 Wandermere Drive, San Diego, CA 92120

La Jolla Symphony LINK UP, conducted by Dana Zimbric, performing excerpts from Symphony No. 9 by Beethoven, Firebird Suite by Stravinsky, New World Symphony by Dvorák, Ram Tori Maya by Esmail, Oye by Papoulis  - N. Scott Robinson on percussion (crash cymbals, congas)

(Rehearsal: / 7-9pm Patrick Henry High School = March 20)

 

March 19, 2026 - 3:30-5:30pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

Front Porch Pandemic Jazz Jam - 5626 Bloch Street - San Diego/University City, CA 92122

Featuring Jack Hoffman (piano), Jim Napier (trumpet), Roy Jenkins (bass), Greg Pardue (saxophones), N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

March 12, 2026 - 3:30-5:30pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

Front Porch Pandemic Jazz Jam - 5626 Bloch Street - San Diego/University City, CA 92122

Featuring Jack Hoffman (piano), Jim Napier (trumpet), Roy Jenkins (bass), Greg Pardue (saxophones), N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

March 8, 2026 - 3:30-5:00pm 
Solana Beach, California
 - FREE

Calvary Lutheran Church - 424 Via De La Valle, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Finest City Wind Orchestra, conducted by Jeff Malecki, performing Warren Benson's The Solitary Dancer / Vittoro Gianini's Symphony No. 3 / Mike Mower's Sonata Latino 3. Bossa Merengova / Jacques Offenbach's "Galop" from Genevieve de Brabant / Nicole Piunno's Bright Shadow Fanfare / Roberto Sierra's Alegria - N. Scott Robinson on guiro, crash cymbals, triangle, congas, suspended cymbal, tom-toms, snare drum, bongos, cabasa

(Rehearsals 7-9:15pm: Feb. 10, 17, 24, March 3 = Westview High School - 13500 Camino Del Sur, San Diego, CA 92129)

 

March 1, 2026 - 2:30-4:30pm
San Diego, California
 - FREE

First United Methodist Church -2111 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108

New City Sinfonia, conducted by Alyze Dreiling, performing Debussy's Premiere Rhapsodie / William Grant Still's Wood Notes / Florence Price's Dances in the Canebrakes / John Williams' "Viktor's Tale" from The Terminal - N. Scott Robinson on timpani, percussion

(Rehearsals: Feb. 12, 19, 26)

 

February 25, 2026 - 7:00-9:00pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

Roadhouse Jazz Jam - 17442 Plaza Sonada, San Diego, CA, 92128

Featuring Chris Penny (piano), Gideon Deak (bass), N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

February 18, 2026 - 7:00-9:00pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

Roadhouse Jazz Jam - 17442 Plaza Sonada, San Diego, CA, 92128

Featuring Jack Hoffman (piano), Roy Jenkins (bass), N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

February 14, 2026 - 6:00-9:00pm 
San Diego, Californi
a - FREE

The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra (big band) - The Glen at Scripps Ranch - Performing Arts Center Catalina Room - 4800 Glen Center Drive - San Diego, CA 92131

The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra big band, N. Scott Robinson (drums)

(REHEARSAL: SD Mramar College 6-8:30pm)

 

February 9, 2026 - 6:00-9:00pm 
San Diego, Californi
a - FREE

University of California, San Diego - Music Dept., San Diego/La Jolla, CA 92093

La Jolla Symphony Side by Side with San Diego Youth Symphony, conducted by Sameer Patel, performing Shoshtakovich's Symphony No. 5 - N. Scott Robinson on percussion

 

February 1, 2026 - 2:00-4:30pm 
San Diego, Californi
a - TICKETS

University of California, San Diego - Mandeville Auditorium - 9390 Mandeville Lane, San Diego/La Jolla, CA 92093

La Jolla Symphony, conducted by Sameer Patel, performing Frank Zappa's Dupree's Paradise  / Hannah Wolkowitz's Breaking Boundaries / Adam Schoenberg's Automation / Ferruccio Busoni's Berceuse élégiaque  - N. Scott Robinson on vibraphone, bass drum, xylophone, tam-tam, chimes, piccolo snare drum, castanet machine, crash cymbals, Chinese crash cymbals, slap stick, timbale, pedal bass drum, shaker, snare drum, glockenspiel

 

January 31, 2026 - 7:30-9:30pm 
San Diego, California - 
TICKETS

University of California, San Diego - Mandeville Auditorium - 9390 Mandeville Lane, San Diego/La Jolla, CA 92093

La Jolla Symphony, conducted by Sameer Patel, performing Frank Zappa's Dupree's Paradise  / Hannah Wolkowitz's Breaking Boundaries / Adam Schoenberg's Automation / Ferruccio Busoni's Berceuse élégiaque  - N. Scott Robinson on vibraphone, bass drum, xylophone, tam-tam, chimes, piccolo snare drum, castanet machine, crash cymbals, Chinese crash cymbals, slap stick, timbale, pedal bass drum, shaker, snare drum, glockenspiel

(Rehearsals: Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, 28, 30)

 

January 21, 2026 - 7:00-9:00pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

Roadhouse Jazz Jam - 17442 Plaza Sonada, San Diego, CA, 92128

Featuring Jack Hoffman (piano), Roy Jenkins (bass), N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

January 15, 2026 - 3:30-5:30pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

Front Porch Pandemic Jazz Jam - 5626 Bloch Street - San Diego/University City, CA 92122

Featuring Jack Hoffman (piano), Jim Napier (trumpet), Roy Jenkins (bass), Greg Pardue (saxophones), N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

January 7, 2026 - 7:00-9:00pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

Roadhouse Jazz Jam - 17442 Plaza Sonada, San Diego, CA, 92128

Featuring Jack Hoffman (piano), Roy Jenkins (bass), N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

December 17, 2025 - 3:00-4:30pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College Recital Hour - Room C-119 in C1 - 7250 Mesa College Drive, San Diego, CA 92111

SD Mesa Applied Music Jazz & Classical Students, directed by N. Scott Robinson 

 

December 11, 2025 - 7:00-8:30pm
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College - Room C-119 in C1 - 7250 Mesa College Drive, San Diego, CA 92111

SD Mesa Applied Music Classical Students Recital, directed by N. Scott Robinson 

 

December 10, 2025 - 7:00-8:30pm
San Diego, California
 - FREE

Grossmont College Performing & Visual Arts Center - 8800 Grossmont College Drive - El Cajon, California 92020

New City Sinfonia & *Downbeat Big Band, conducted by Alyze Dreiling, performing Calvin Custer's A Salute to Big Bands / Ellington's/Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker Suite / John Henry Hopkins, Jr. We Three Kings / big band selections by Downbeat Big Band "Cute" - "Shiny Stockings" - "Four" - Counting the Days Until Christmas" - "Greensleeves" / Jazz Harp Trio = "Harlem Nocturne"- N. Scott Robinson on drumset

(Rehearsals: Nov. *20, *Dec. 4)

 

December 9, 2025 - 4:00-6:00pm
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College - Rooms C-116 & C-119 in C1 - 7250 Mesa College Drive, San Diego, CA 92111 

SD Mesa Applied Music Juries, directed by N. Scott Robinson

 

December 7, 2025 - 2:00-4:30pm
San Diego, California
 - TICKETS

University of California, San Diego - Mandeville Auditorium - 9390 Mandeville Lane, San Diego/La Jolla, CA 92093

La Jolla Symphony, conducted by Sameer Patel, performing Adam's Doctor Atomic Symphony N. Scott Robinson on percussion 1 (glockenspiel, crotales, snare drum, thunder sheet, bass drum, tuned gongs)

 

December 6, 2025 - 7:30-9:30pm
San Diego, California
 - TICKETS

University of California, San Diego - Mandeville Auditorium - 9390 Mandeville Lane, San Diego/La Jolla, CA 92093

La Jolla Symphony, conducted by Sameer Patel, performing Adam's Doctor Atomic SymphonyN. Scott Robinson on percussion 1 (glockenspiel, crotales, snare drum, thunder sheet, bass drum, tuned gongs)

(Rehearsals: Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 3, 5)

 

December 4, 2025 - 3:30-5:30pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

Front Porch Pandemic Jazz Jam - 5626 Bloch Street - San Diego/University City, CA 92122

Featuring Jack Hoffman (piano), Jim Napier (trumpet), Roy Jenkins (bass), Greg Pardue (saxophones), N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

December 2, 2025 - 7:00-8:00pm
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College - Room C-119 in C1 - 7250 Mesa College Drive, San Diego, CA 92111

SD Mesa Applied Music Jazz Students Recital, directed by N. Scott Robinson 

 

November 22, 2025 - 5:00-7:00pm 
San Marcos, California
 - FREE

TERI Common Grounds Café & Coffee Bar - Garden Veranda - 555 Deer Springs Road. San Marcos, CA

Straight Jazz No Chaser quintet with Phil Marcus (electric guitar), Mark Delin (acoustic bass), Robin Rabens (piano), Keith Ploettner (trumpet), N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

November 16, 2025 - 5:00-8:30pm 
El Cajon, California
 - REHEARSAL

Foothills United Methodist Church - 4031 Avocado Boulevard - El Cajon, CA 91941

Downbeat Big Band - N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

November 15, 2025 - 1:30pm 
Indianapolis, Indiana

Percussive Arts Society International Convention - Indianapolis Convention Center - 100 South Capitol Avenue - Indianapolis, Indiana 46225

N. Scott Robinson performing (on conch shell, triangle, handbell, siren, megaphone) in John Luther Adams' Inuksuit, conducted by Steve Schick, at White River State Park - 801 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

(Rehearsals: 10/18 10am Zoom / Nov. 14 afternoon & evening at PASIC / Nov. 15 morning load in to park & dress rehearsal)

 

November 12, 2025 - 3:00-4:30pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College - Dept. of Music - Recital Hour in Room C-119 / Building C1- 7250 Mesa College Drive - San Diego, CA 92111

Decades (Jazz Fusion) featuring N. Scott Robinson (drums/electronic percussion), Ryan Campbell (electric guitar), Matt Wilson (electric bass), Tim Parker (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, wind synthesizer), Kenny Evangelista (piano, keyboards)

(REHEARSALS: Sep. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 = 3-5pm Long Beach)

 

November 9, 2025 - 9:00-10:30am
San Diego, California
 - FREE

Claremont Lutheran Church - 4271 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard - San Diego, CA 92117

American Flyboys Big BandN. Scott Robinson on drums

(Rehearsal: Nov. 4 = 7-9pm - Good Samaritan Episcopal Church - 4321 Eastgate Mall, San Diego, CA 92121)

 

November 7, 2025 - 7:00-8:30pm
San Diego, California
 - $20.00

Grossmont College Performing & Visual Arts Center - 8800 Grossmont College Drive - El Cajon, California 92020

New City Sinfonia, conducted by Alyze Dreiling, performing MacDowell's Piano Concerto No. 2 Mvt. 1. Larghetto calmato – Poco più mosso, e con passione / Mark Donnelly's Moai / Carl Maria von Weber's Der Freischütz Overture - N. Scott Robinson on timpani, snare drum, floor toms, triangle, wind chimes, claves, brake drum, rainstick

(Rehearsals: Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6)

 

November 6, 2025 - 3:30-5:30pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

Front Porch Pandemic Jazz Jam - 5626 Bloch Street - San Diego/University City, CA 92122

Featuring Jack Hoffman (piano), Jim Napier (trumpet), Roy Jenkins (bass), Greg Pardue (saxophones), N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

November 5, 2025 - 5:30-8:30pm 
San Diego, California
 - REHEARSAL

San Diego Miramar College - 10440 Black Mountain Road - Building J-3 in Room 303, San Diego, CA

The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra - N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

November 2, 2025 - 2:00-4:30pm
San Diego, California
 - FREE

University of California, San Diego - Mandeville Auditorium - 9390 Mandeville Lane, San Diego/La Jolla, CA 92093

La Jolla Symphony, conducted by Sameer Patel, performing Erik Satie's Parade / Kevin Puts' Virelai / Betsy Jolas' Wait A Minute! /Jean-Philippe Rameau's Selections from Les Boréades  - N. Scott Robinson on percussion (wind machine, tenor drum, tam-tam, temple blocks, tom-toms, bongo, suspended cymbals, bass drum, starter pistol/whip, claves, glockenspiel)

 

November 1, 2025 - 7:30-9:30pm
San Diego, California
 - FREE

University of California, San Diego - Mandeville Auditorium - 9390 Mandeville Lane, San Diego/La Jolla, CA 92093

La Jolla Symphony, conducted by Sameer Patel, performing Erik Satie's Parade / Kevin Puts' Virelai / Betsy Jolas' Wait A Minute! /Jean-Philippe Rameau's Selections from Les Boréades  - N. Scott Robinson on percussion (wind machine, tenor drum, tam-tam, temple blocks, tom-toms, bongo, suspended cymbals, bass drum, starter pistol/whip, claves, glockenspiel)

(Rehearsals: Sep. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, 29, 31)

 

October 26, 2025 - 2:00-3:00pm
San Diego, California

The Glen at Scripps Ranch - 9800 Glen Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92131

Finest City Brass Ensemble, conducted by Avi Mehta & Finest City Percussion Collective, conducted by Chris Amaro performing De Meij's Symphony No. 1 The Lord of the Rings (mvts. 1, 4, 5) / Respighi's Pines of Rome (mvts. 1, 2, 3, 4) / Sousa's The Stars and Stripes Forever, and Tenny's "Crystal Canon for Edgard Varèse" from Three Pieces for Drum Quartet / N. Scott Robinson's Trio for Ogun - N. Scott Robinson on percussion (quinto, snare drum, tenor drum, field drum, bass drum, triangle, chimes, suspended cymbal, tam-tam, anvil, whip, crash cymbals, tom-tom)

 

October 25, 2025 - 7:00-8:00pm
Solana Beach, California

Calvary Lutheran Church - 424 Via De La Valle, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Finest City Brass Ensemble, conducted by Avi Mehta & Finest City Percussion Collective, performing De Meij's Symphony No. 1 The Lord of the Rings (mvts. 1, 4, 5) / Respighi's Pines of Rome (mvts. 1, 2, 3, 4) / Sousa's The Stars and Stripes Forever, and Tenny's "Crystal Canon for Edgard Varèse" from Three Pieces for Drum Quartet / N. Scott Robinson's Trio for Ogun - N. Scott Robinson on percussion (quinto, snare drum, tenor drum, field drum, bass drum, triangle, chimes, suspended cymbal, tam-tam, anvil, whip, crash cymbals, tom-tom)

(Rehearsals: Sep. 30, Oct. 7, 21 = 6:45-9pm - Canyon Crest Academy - 5951 Village Center Loop Road, San Diego, CA 92130)

 

October 22, 2025 - 5:30-8:30pm 
San Diego, California
 - REHEARSAL

San Diego Miramar College - 10440 Black Mountain Road - San Diego, CA

The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra - N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

October 19, 2025 - 5:00-8:30pm 
El Cajon, California
 - REHEARSAL

Foothills United Methodist Church - 4031 Avocado Boulevard - El Cajon, CA 91941

Downbeat Big Band - N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

October 18, 2025 - 2:30-$:00pm 
Encinitas, California
  - Tickets: $15.00-$18.00

San Dieguito Methodist Church - 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas, CA 92024

North Coast Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jordan Kuspa, performing José Elizondo's Estampas Mexicanas / George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue / Aaron Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man - N. Scott Robinson on congas, bongos, bird whistle, triangle, snare drum, tam-tam

(Rehearsals: Aug. 26, Sep. 2, Oct. 14, 16)

 

October 16, 2025 - 4:00-6:00pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

Front Porch Pandemic Jazz Jam - 5626 Bloch Street - San Diego/University City, CA 92122

Featuring Jack Hoffman (piano), Jim Napier (trumpet), Roy Jenkins (bass), Greg Pardue (saxophones), N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

October 8, 2025 - 3:00-4:30pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College - Dept. of Music - Recital Hour in Room C-119 / Building C1- 7250 Mesa College Drive - San Diego, CA 92111

Downbeat Big Band featuring N. Scott Robinson on drums

 

October 5, 2025 - 5:00-8:30pm 
El Cajon, California
 - REHEARSAL

Foothills United Methodist Church - 4031 Avocado Boulevard - El Cajon, CA 91941

Downbeat Big Band - N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

September 28, 2025 - 2:00-4:00pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

University of San Diego - Shiley Theater - 5998 Alcala Park Way, San Diego, CA 92110

Finest City Wind Orchestra, conducted by Jeff Malecki, performing Adolphus Hailstork’s American Guernica / Morton Gould’s  Symphony No. 4 / Shruthi Rajasekar's V.O.C.: Helmsmen of the Sea / Samuel Barber's Commando March Samuel Colerdige-Taylor's Lift Up Your Heads / Richard Danielpour's Vox Populi / & Ryan Beard's Carnations - N. Scott Robinson on percussion (toms, tam-tam, bongos, cowbell, wood block, snare drum, triangle, wind chimes, crash cymbals, suspended cymbal, thunder sheet, sleigh bells, claves, tenor drum)

(Rehearsals: Sep. 9, 16, 23 - Canyon Crest Academy - 5951 Village Center Loop Road, San Diego, CA 92130)

 

September 25, 2025 - 4:00-6:00pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

Front Porch Pandemic Jazz Jam - 5626 Bloch Street - San Diego/University City, CA 92122

Featuring Jack Hoffman (piano), Jim Napier (trumpet), Roy Jenkins (bass), Greg Pardue (saxophones), N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

September 24, 2025 - 3:00-4:30pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

San Diego Mesa College - Dept. of Music - Recital Hour in Room C-119 / Building C1- 7250 Mesa College Drive - San Diego, CA 92111

Bora Jang Jazz Quartet featuring Bora Jang (piano), Josias Miguel (tenor saxophone), Gedeon Deák (acoustic bass) & N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

September 21, 2025 - 5:00-6:00pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

Balboa Park Hall of Nations: House of Italy - 2191 Pan American West Road, San Diego, CA 92101

Featuring a demonstration of Pizzica Salentino dance & music with Sara Venneri (dance) & N. Scott Robinson (Pizzica-Pizzica Tamburello)

 

September 18, 2025 - 4:00-6:00pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

Front Porch Pandemic Jazz Jam - 5626 Bloch Street - San Diego/University City, CA 92122

Featuring Jack Hoffman (piano), Jim Napier (trumpet), Roy Jenkins (bass), Greg Pardue (saxophones), N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

September 7, 21, & 28, 2025 - 5:00-8:30pm 
El Cajon, California
 - REHEARSAL

Foothills United Methodist Church - 4031 Avocado Boulevard - El Cajon, CA 91941

Downbeat Big Band - N. Scott Robinson (drums)

 

August 21, 2025 - 4:00-6:00pm 
San Diego, California
 - FREE

Front Porch Pandemic Jazz Jam - 5626 Bloch Street - San Diego/University City, CA 92122

Featuring Jack Hoffman (piano), Jim Napier (trumpet), Roy Jenkins (bass), Greg Pardue (saxophones), N. Scott Robinson (drums)