Background
Botos was born in Nyíregyháza to a Roma family, and grew up in Budapest.
Botos was born in Nyíregyháza to a Roma family, and grew up in Budapest.
His first instrument was drums, and at age seven he began playing piano. Botos has played with the likes of Michael Brecker, Pat LaBarbera, and Dave Young among others Botos has recorded several albums as a leader of various bands.
Additionally, he composed the music to the 2011 documentary A People Uncounted.
Robi is the brother of Frank Botos, a drummer who also resides in Toronto.
In 1998 Botos immigrated to Canada and has been a prominent member of the Toronto jazz scene since.