Oli Rockberger is a London-born singer-songwriter and pianist based in New York City. His music combines jazz, funk and gospel, and he also writes, arranges and produces material for artists across soul, pop and jazz.

Background

Born in 1981, Rockberger grows up in London before moving to New York City. He wins a full tuition scholarship to Berklee College of Music in Boston at the age of 16.

Training and recognition

At Berklee, he receives a number of formal honours, including the Quincy Jones Award, which the college’s Writing Division gives to an outstanding writer. He is also described as winning a range of other college accolades during his time there.

Work as a collaborator

Rockberger writes, arranges and produces for artists in several parts of the contemporary music field, and he performs with a wide range of musicians. His collaborators and stage partners include Frank McComb, Branford Marsalis, Jackie DeShannon, Abe Laboriel, Marlon Saunders, Jimmy Norman, Mocean Worker, Tony Grey, Hiram Bullock, Janek Gwizdala Band, Bob Reynolds Band, April Hill, David Fiuczynski, Daniel Sadownick, Brad Mason, Elliot Mason, Mark Gross, Jason Eskridge featuring Antonio Hart, Samantha Cole, Tyra Julliet, James Maddock, Leslie Mendelsson, Zach Danziger, Khalil Kwambe Bell, Johanna featuring Kevin So, Bembesegue, Michelle Escoffery and Jade Fox.

Musical style

His playing is particularly noted for piano work within a style that brings together jazz, funk and gospel.