Meet Robert Hubbard, the extraordinary drummer and founder of the celebrated All-Star band, Hubb’s Groove. Based in Northeast, Ohio, Robert has cultivated a unique musical experience that seamlessly blends Soul, Jazz, R&B, and a touch of Gospel. With a commitment to heartfelt performances, Hubb’s Groove delivers a smooth yet high-energy sound that resonates deeply with audiences, proving that music played from the heart truly reaches the heart.

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Hubb’s Groove, Inc. is a mix of Soul, Jazz, R&B, and a splash of Gospel. This All-Star band is led by Northeast Ohio’s drummer extraordinaire; Robert Hubbard Jr. Hubb’s Groove is a smooth yet high energy band that believes what is played from the heart reaches the heart!

Under the original name of “Moment’s Notice”, the band was founded by Robert Hubbard in 1996 and later in 2006, changed its name to “Hubb’s Groove”. The band has shared the stage with musical greats such as Terrance Blanchard, Gary Burton, Jonathan Butler, Randy Crawford, Will Downing, Ellis Marsalis, Najee, Wayman Tisdale, Kirk Whalum, Earth Wind & Fire, Pieces of a Dream, and Tony Toni Tone.

Hubb’s Groove has performed with Gerald Albright, Angela Bolfill, Alex Bugnon, Conya Doss, Mikki Howard, Marcus Johnson, Sean Jones, Gerald Levert, Mike Phillips, Brian Simpson, Vesta Williams, Changing Faces, and Men at Large.

Hubb’s Groove, Inc. has earned honorable achievements such as Fox 8’s Favorite Band, the 2019 Cleveland Best Band Award, and was deemed the Best Jazz Band from The 2022 Music Awards after playing for Mayor Bibb’s Inaugural ball. The band was deemed the Best Jazz Band from the 2023 Cleveland Music Awards and just recently Mr. Hubbard was recognized as a 2024 Jazzfest legend at Tri-C.

The current band members include James Blaque on bass, Mathew Horwich & Roger Maple on sax, George Granville & Gerrond Masson on keyboards, Robert Hubbard Jr on drums. Their vocalists are Mazhorell Johnson and Adrianna Miller.

They can be found on Facebook and Instagram, or you can reach them at www.hubbsgroove.com.