Primary Instrument: Piano
Last Updated: February 3, 2010~ Raul daGama, Editor, AAJ
“On this new CD (A New Leaf), Ramona Borthwick's first, she displays a wonderful talent for composition and imagination in the various settings she chose for the pieces. Her playing is also creative and energetic. If this is her first installment, we can eagerly keep track of Ramona's coming chapters. Something nice is developing here.”
~ Kenny Werner, pianist, composer, author
“Here’s a fantastic recording by pianist/singer Ramona Borthwick. All her own compositions, the tunes are rich, lush, and highly emotional. All the musicians play beautifully together and Ramona's playing is very much her own. The tracks are interesting and entertaining, and the recording sound itself is excellent. Bravo!”
~ Jack Wilkins, jazz guitarist
“Borthwick displays an amazing talent for composition. Her fellow musicians bring the music to a level that is rarely shown on a debut release.”
~ jazzreview.com
“'A New Leaf' is at turns melodious, swinging, emotional and cool... Brimming with energy and good vibes, the compositions are first rate. Shape shifting and extremely warm, 'A New Leaf' is a pleasure to listen to from beginning to end, and marks a terrific and important debut album from a fine composer and player. Most certainly, Ramona Borthwick is someone to watch.”
~ Bud Koppman, All About Jazz
“Ramona Borthwick brings us a set of new music which pushes the boundaries both harmonically and rhythmically. The result is a fresh and creative disc that is not for the faint of heart. This is a great recording and I hope many get a chance to hear it and buy it!”
~ JazzRadio247.com
“Ramona approaches jazz as a communicator of this her idiom, she brings wit, intellect, and joy to her listening audiences”
~ The Musicians Ombudsman
“Ramona Borthwick has made a major statement with this superb initial release.”
~ Billboard Magazine
ONE OF US
Leitmotif
2009
Personnel:
Ramona Borthwick: piano, keyboards, voice
Ingrid Jensen: trumpet
Noel Borthwick: guitar
Johannes Weidenmueller: bass
Adam Cruz: drums
A NEW LEAF
Leitmotif
2006
Personnel:
Ramona Borthwick: piano, voice
Noel Borthwick: guitar
Phil Grenadier: trumpet
Fernando Huergo: bass
Ziv Ravitz: drums
As A Side Musician
SOUND MATTERS
Noel Borthwick
Magnasound/Sony Music
1991
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Primary Instrument:
Piano
Location:
Watertown, MA
Willing to teach:
Advanced students only.
Credentials/Background:
L.T.C.L; L.R.S.M.
