Joe Romano

Joe Romano Quintet: This Is The Moment

by J. Robert Bragonier
July 3, 2004

With each passing day, we read about the loss of one more member of the generation of musicians that constitutes the underpinning of our jazz heritage. It is for that reason that I jump at the opportunity to celebrate those still among us, especially when they are still playing at the top of their form. The fine, 72-year-old, bop-based saxophonist Joe Romano from Rochester, NY, is an excellent example of that genre, as his new, self-produced album This Is The ...

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Rob Scheps Big Band in Portland with Guests Joe Romano & Vern Sielert

Source: All About Jazz
January 7, 2005

Saxophonist/composer Rob Scheps brings his 16 Piece Big Band back to Portland State University on Tuesday January 11,2005. Featured in addition to Scheps are brilliant 73 -years- young saxophonist Joe Romano, a vet of the Buddy Rich & Woody Herman bands;and Seattle trumpeter Vern Sielert , a well- kept bebop secret. These fine soloists join Scheps's regular cadre of Oregon/Washington area all stars: Trumpeters Rich Cooper, Greg Garrett & Mike Hankins ;trombonists Stan Bock & Lars Campbell ; bass trombonist ...
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