Bill Boublitz,

keyboardist for the Blue Line, was born in Baltimore, MD. His training from early on, was on the piano. He switched to organ after hearing Don Patterson perform in 1978. He recieved his formal training at the New England Conservatory. Among his strong influences are Duke Ellington and Miles Davis. In his professional career he has worked with Jimmy Witherspoon and the late Clifford Jordan.

In 1988, he met Robben through a musician who'd heard him play. He joined the group for a West Coast tour, followed by Europe in 1989. Additional dates in NYC, and and East Coast tour led to his playing on the first Blueline CD, followed by a recording for saxophonist Bob Malach. Officially joining the band 1995 Bill says, " The last months have produced some fantastic music. I know the coming months will yield further conceptual and textural exploration. Working with a band that is constantly evolving is the highest artistic reward. I look forward to sharing the music with everyone."