BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB PRESENTS
EIGHTH ANNUAL WORLD-RENOWNED
ROBTOBER RESIDENCY WITH ROBERT GLASPER

TWO SHOWS EACH NIGHT OCTOBER 1
THROUGH NOVEMBER 1

BLUE NOTE CELEBRATES 45TH ANNIVERSARY WITH SPECIAL OCTOBER 14 EVENT

FEATURING APPEARANCES BY WYCLEF, LALAH HATHAWAY, QUESTLOVE, KEM, TERRACE MARTIN, BILAL, DERRICK HODGE, CHRIS DAVE AND PHOELIX

August 20, 2026— Five-time Grammy award-winning pianist and composer Robert Glasper returns to the legendary Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City for the highly-anticipated eighth edition of his world-famous Robtober residency October 1 through November 1.

Glasper’s month-long residency returns with an eclectic lineup of special guests joining him on stage including Wyclef, Lalah Hathaway, Questlove, Kem, Terrace Martin, Bilal, Derrick Hodge, Chris Dave and Phoelix. Additionally, on October 14 Glasper will celebrate the 45th anniversary of the world-famous Blue Note Jazz Club—in the wake of the Blue Note Los Angeles’ one year anniversary and the recent announcement of a new venue in London—with a special one-set only performance. See below for complete listings and tickets.

When talking about the residency, Glasper exclaims, “Can’t wait to return to NYC and the Blue Note for the eighth Season of Robtober! The vibe never fails and is not to be missed. We never know who’s popping up or what’s gonna happen next!”

ABOUT ROBERT GLASPER

Robert Glasper is a genre-defying pianist, producer and composer celebrated for blending jazz, R&B and hip-hop in groundbreaking ways. With a rich catalog that includes iconic albums like Black Radio and its sequels, Glasper has redefined contemporary jazz. In 2024 & 2025 he released four new albums—Let Go, Code Derivation, Keys to the City: Volume 1 and a holiday album, In December—continuing his streak of innovative music. Glasper is a mainstay at New York’s Blue Note Jazz Club, where his acclaimed “Robtober” residency showcases the spontaneous alchemy of his collaborations in an intimate and legendary space. His partnership with the Blue Note has never been more culturally impactful, highlighted by the success of his Black Radio Experience in Napa Valley and partnering on the opening of the new Blue Note Los Angeles club. Beyond the stage, his vast contributions to film scoring—including films The Photograph, Luther: Never Too Much and Miles Ahead, and Emmy-nominated series Winning Time—demonstrate his versatility as a musician. A five-time Grammy award winner with an additional 15 nominations and an Emmy award winner, Glasper's accolades underscore his impact on modern music, cementing his legacy as a boundary-pushing artist and cultural icon.

ABOUT BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB

The Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City has become one of the premier venues in the world. While jazz is at its core, Blue Note continues to broaden its offerings with a mission to spotlight contemporary artists across all musical styles, backgrounds and cultures. The club and its sister institutions worldwide continue to draw massive household names with frequent surprise appearances from superstars like Stevie Wonder, Ed Sheeran, Dave Chapelle, Chris Rock and more. Blue Note’s worldwide locations include its newest venue in Los Angeles, CA; Milan, Italy; Honolulu, HI; Beijing and Shanghai, China; Tokyo, Japan; Napa, CA; and Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Brazil. Blue Note is planning on opening in London in 2026.

For more information, please contact Joe Cohen, Kate Rakvic or Samantha Tillman at Sacks & Co., 212.741.1000.

ROBERT GLASPER: ROBTOBER SEASON 8
October 1-4 /// New York, NY /// Blue Note Jazz Club /// TICKETS
October 7-10 /// New York, NY /// Blue Note Jazz Club: Robert Glasper X Terrace Martin with Special Guest Phoelix /// TICKETS
October 11 /// New York, NY /// Blue Note Jazz Club: Robert Glasper X Lalah Hathaway Duo /// TICKETS
October 14 /// New York, NY /// Blue Note Jazz Club: Blue Note's 45th Anniversary Celebration Hosted by Robert Glasper /// TICKETS
October 15-18 /// New York, NY /// Blue Note Jazz Club: Robert Glasper OG Acoustic Piano Trio /// TICKETS
October 21 /// New York, NY /// Blue Note Jazz Club: Robert Glasper X Questlove with Special Guest Bilal /// TICKETS
October 22-23 /// New York, NY /// Blue Note Jazz Club: Robert Glasper X Wyclef Jean presents Q Theory /// TICKETS
October 24-25 /// New York, NY /// Blue Note Jazz Club: Robert Glasper X Kem presents Alkemy /// TICKETS
October 28-30 /// New York, NY /// Blue Note Jazz Club: Robert Glasper feat. Derrick Hodge & Chris Dave /// TICKETS
October 31 /// New York, NY /// Blue Note Jazz Club: Robert Glasper X Halloween with Derrick Hodge & Chris Dave /// TICKETS
November 1 /// New York, NY /// Blue Note Jazz Club: Robert Glasper X Finale with Derrick Hodge & Chris Dave /// TICKETS