 Broom's childhood heroes include Wes Montgomery, George Benson, and Pat Martino.He has worked with Art Blakey, Max Roach, Stanley Turrentine, Kenny Garrett, Miles Davis, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Charles Earland, Dr. John, Kenny Burrell, Ron Blake, Eric Alexander, Ron Carter, and Ramsey Lewis.In 2009 he recorded "Bobby Broom Plays for Monk" with its cover shot of the red wagon Monk used for the album "Monk's Music".