Compositions

For many years, Rob has been composing music and collaborating with a wide range of vocalists, each bringing their own color and character to his work. Yet it wasn’t until he met Iris that something truly special began to unfold — a rare creative connection that goes beyond collaboration. In Iris, Rob found a muse.

Iris carries stories. Through her life, her travels, and her encounters with people from all walks of life, she gathers emotions that are raw, honest, and deeply human. These heartfelt experiences form the foundation of the songs they create together, giving Rob a rich emotional landscape to translate into music.

Their songwriting is a shared journey. Rob shapes melodies and harmonies that breathe with feeling, while Iris helps guide each song’s emotional direction, ensuring that every note serves the story. Together, they carefully build each composition so that lyrics and music resonate as one — capturing not just sound, but atmosphere and meaning.

Iris gives her voice to these stories with warmth and authenticity, allowing the songs to feel lived-in and real. Her expressive delivery brings the emotions to the surface, while Rob’s compositions provide the space for them to unfold naturally.

The result is music that feels intimate yet expansive — songs that invite listeners in, tell a story, and leave a lasting impression. Through their shared vision, Rob and Iris continue to create beautiful compositions that connect heart, melody, and meaning.

Uptempo Jazz

 

The Story Behind Up Tempo Jazz

It all started in a during a concert in Sozopol, right after the last note of a fast, swinging jazz tune faded away. Iris smiled, almost surprised by her own excitement, and said:

“Ooh… I love up-tempo jazz.”

That single sentence was all it took.

For Rob, the moment was electric. He heard more than enthusiasm — he heard a spark, a truth about who Iris is when the tempo rises and the groove locks in. Right there, the idea for a new song was born.

Up Tempo Jazz is a celebration of movement, freedom, and pure musical joy. It paints the picture of a band in full swing: drums driving the time, a walking bass pulling everything forward, keys dancing between chords, and a melody that never stands still. It’s the sound of jazz doing what it does best — lifting everyone in the room.

The song isn’t about perfection. It’s about feeling. The rush of an up-tempo swing, the climb of the harmony, and that moment when everything clicks and time seems to disappear. 

Up Tempo Jazz captures that exact energy: why tempo matters, and why sometimes one spontaneous sentence can turn into a song that says it all.