Swingstein & Robin

Swingstein and Robin are a swing/early jazz duo playing fiddle and piano. Paul Epstein has been playing fiddle most of his life in various bands based in WV and traveling throughout the east and midwest. Robin has played solo at events and clubs in Charleston, WV, for a few years with the jazz saxophonist, the late  Dugan Carter. They have played at the Empty Glass in Charleston on Thursdays (in 2025 the schedule is 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm) since 2022 for "Helping Hour" donating all tips to local non-profits. They have raised over $12,000.

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Robin

Robin Godfrey has been playing piano for over 60 years.  He studied classical piano at the University of Cincinnati Conservatory, jazz with local jazz greats Alma Cole and David Loyd, and Black gospel with Rev Curtis Austin.  He played with the late great saxophonist Dugan Carter for over 3 years at the Empty Glass, and has played for various dinners and parties in the Charleston area for many years.

Swingstein

Swingstein is Paul Epstein who you can read all about elsewhere on this site. He's played a lifetime as a fiddler for various bands, concentrating on playing for contra dances. During the pandemic he studied a long held passion: swing and early jazz, and has now teamed up with Robin to share it with you.
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