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CONTACT INFO
Phone: (925) 352-8462 (Rob Dehlinger, booking)
Email: booking@robdehlinger.com
BIOGRAPHY
Established in 2017, the Alpha Rhythm Kings have created quite a stir with music fans, crafting an exciting “King Size California sound” that No Depression magazine calls “the badge of authenticity.”
The “swaggering” (Washington Post) ensemble, led by Robert Dehlinger’s “exhilarating” trumpet and “magnetic” vocals (Jazz Corner), has become a favorite with audiences all over the globe, from Idaho to Indiana, and Beverly Hills to Budapest.
The band is known for headlining California’s premier jazz venues (Yoshi’s in Oakland, Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill in Bel Air), top New York nightclubs like Manhattan’s 54 Below, and casino residencies at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas and the Peppermill Resort in Reno. They’ve also appeared at high-profile celebrity events, including the Grammy Awards Nominee Celebration in San Francisco.
The Alpha Rhythm Kings regularly perform for enthusiastic crowds at street fairs and music festivals, and are beloved by swing dancers nationwide. They also make frequent appearances at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California.
Frontman Robert has entertained audiences at some of America’s most iconic locales, including Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing in Manhattan, George Lucas’ Skywalker Ranch, and Pixar Animation Studios.
The Alpha Rhythm Kings’ debut recording, the EP California Boogie — featuring their explosive original arrangement of “Oh Marie” — was praised by Jazz Corner as “a truly happening party record” and named by the Hey Mister Jesse podcast as one of the “greatest swingin’ releases worldwide.”
The A.R.K.’s first full-length offering, Sharp Dressed Men, is “a jumping good time of an album” (Midwest Record Blog) and “sharper than a Versace suit” (Jazz Weekly). Several singles followed, with a new album slated for release in 2026.
In 2025, Robert Dehlinger and the Alpha Rhythm Kings were invited to Osaka, Japan, to represent the United States as performers at the World Expo.
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“Swaggering!”
“Dehlinger’s seedy trumpet fuels “Oh Marie” with the kind of dangerous edge that conjures vivid images of drunken speakeasies. Snappy drums and throbbing bass add a robust kick as soaring saxophones provide a breathtaking uplift.
Dehlinger’s singing is magnetic.”
“There have been many young groups that have attempted digging up these vintage styles but too often the results feel cheesy... The Kings have the badge of authenticity. This is a band that lives and breathes its inspirations and is faithful to them. They are wonderful.”
“The Alpha Rhythm Kings are amazing!”
“One of the newest and greatest swingin’ releases worldwide.”
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HIGHLIGHTS
Invited to Represent the USA at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan
Performed at the 60th Grammy Awards Nominee Celebration, San Francisco Chapter
Perform Regularly at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA
Featured in the American Film Institute (AFI) Movie, “Enchantress of Number”
Featured on KCSM FM Jazz Compilation Album, “Two Weeks Inside Studio D”