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John Barron of All About Jazz chimes in with his review of Jim Rotondi “1000 Rainbows”….
By John Barron
On his third release as a leader for Posi-Tone Records, acclaimed trumpeter Jim Rotondi leads a stellar quintet of New York heavy-hitters on a straight-ahead presentation of original compositions and standard fare. Featuring the unremitting vibraphone work of Joe Locke, 1000 Rainbows swings hard through up-tempo burners, ballads and laid-back funk grooves.
Rotondi and Locke are as ...Read More
Jeff Krow of Audiophile Audition gives his review of Jim Rotondi “1000 Rainbows” …..
By Jeff Krow
Jim Rotondi – 1000 Rainbows – Posi-Tone PR8062, 52:34 ****½:
(Jim Rotondi, trumpet; Joe Locke, vibes; Danny Grissett, piano; Barak Mori, bass; Bill Stewart, drums)
Jim Rotondi is one bad cat. He can purr on his trumpet or growl like a tiger on a hunt, whether with the collective hard bop super band, One for All, or in a quintet setting as a leader, like on his latest issu ...Read More
A very positive write up for JIm Rotondi “1000 Rainbows” by AAJ writer Dan Bilawsky…
By Dan Bilawsky
Trumpeter Jim Rotondi’s steady stream of solo albums and work with the collective supergroup One For All—along with his role as a jazz educator and Selmer clinician—have put him at the epicenter of the jazz world. For this, his third album on Posi-Tone Records, Rotondi rounded up some fellow Big Apple-based heavy hitters to join him, including vibraphonist Joe Locke and ...Read More
Here’s the first review in for our next release by Jim Rotondi “1000 Rainbows” …
Jim Rotondi – 1000 Rainbows (2010)
by Pico
It must have been quite a journey for a life that started out in the wide open ranges of Montana and ended up in the hustle and bustle of the New York jazz scene, but trumpet player Jim Rotondi got there with an assist from the late, great trumpet player Clifford Brown. Playing at first the piano at age eight and then the trumpet at age twelve, whe ...Read More
Here’s the Audiophile Audition piece on Rotondi’s Blues for Brother Ray CD…
Jim Rotondi – Blues for Brother Ray – Posi-Tone
A rather special addition to the Ray Charles tributes.
Jim Rotondi – Blues for Brother Ray – Posi-Tone PR8045, 52:01 ****1/2:
(Jim Rotondi, trumpet; Eric Alexander, tenor sax; Peter Bernstein, guitar; Mike LeDonne, organ; Joe Farnsworth, drums)
Jim Rotondi has always been one of my favorite young jazz trumpeters. His playing has added much to ...Read More
Here’s something just in from Jazztimes.com about Jim Rotondi’s latest CD “Blues for Brother Ray”…
jazztimes.com
07/29/09 • Albums • By Susan Frances
Jim Rotondi
Blues For Brother Ray
Trumpeter Jim Rotondi pays homage to his mentor Ray Charles on his latest CD, Blues For Brother Ray out on Post-Tone Records. Joining him on the recording are Eric Alexander on tenor saxophone, Peter Bernstein on guitar, Mike LeDonne on organ, and Joe Farnsworth on drums. Rotondi’s recording is like th ...Read More
Another positive review for Rotondi’s latest effort “Blues for Brother Ray”….
www.audad.com
A rather special addition to the Ray Charles tributes.
Published on June 16, 2009
Jim Rotondi – Blues for Brother Ray – Posi-Tone PR8045, 52:01 ****1/2:
(Jim Rotondi, trumpet; Eric Alexander, tenor sax; Peter Bernstein, guitar; Mike LeDonne, organ; Joe Farnsworth, drums)
Jim Rotondi has always been one of my favorite young jazz trumpeters. His playing has added much to the super ...Read More
jazzobserver.com review of Jim Rotondi “Blues for Brother Ray”….
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Jim Rotondi
Blues for Brother Ray (Posi-Tone)
www.jimrotondi.com
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This tribute to the late great Ray Charles brims with love and drips with soul. Rotondi’s rep as a post-bop trumpeter can obscure his rich credentials in the soul-jazz arena — he cut his teeth in Charles’ big band — and while he doesn’t try to imitate that iconic sound here, the spirit of Charl ...Read More
ejazznews.com review of Jim Rotondi “Blues for Brother Ray”….
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Trumpeter Jim Rotondi releases his second as album as leader on the Posi-Tone label adding to his credit of performing as a sideman on 70 recordings to date. This project takes on a special meaning for Rotondi as he pays humble tribute to his old boss and mentor, Ray Charles. Known in the jazz world as one of the better post-bop trumpeters around, Rotondi does not disappoint her ...Read More
Check out this review of “Blues for Brother Ray” the latest release from trumpet player Jim Rotondi….
jazz.about.com
Veteran trumpeter Jim Rotondi has been a fixture in the New York jazz scene for more than two decades. His clear, bold sound and polished soloing have been on display in such diverse groups as Lionel Hampton’s and Bob Mintzer’s big bands, as well as the powerhouse sextet, One For All, of which he is a co-founder. His most recent release, Blues for Brother Ray (Posi-Tone ...Read More