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Avi Rothbard
Mr. Rothbard was born in kibbutz Gan Schmuel in the country side of Israel , near the “Triangle”, an area of several arab and jewish villages. By the age of seven, Mr. Rothbard was relocated in Japan for three years with his parents and two sisters after the family was following his dad’s peruse of fish breeding technologies. After returning to the Kibbutz in 1977, Mr. Rothbard picked up his first musical instrument, the mandolin. But it was not before five years later that he finally picked up the Guitar as his main instrument. during his high school years. Mr. Rothbard records collection includes some of the finest Jazz guitarists such as George Benson,Kenny Burrell, Joe Pass Wes montgomery, Jim Hall, Pat Metheny and John Scofield. Later on he discovered the music of charlie Parker,Sonny Rollins, Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan and many other Horn players which later on will help him find his own guitar style. Although Mr. Rothbard was already being involved in most musical activities of his high school,it is not before he turned eighteen that he got his first professional gig.
After three years of mandatory service in the I.D.F , at the age of 21, Mr. Rothbard moved to Jerusalem where he performed with Boris Gamer, Avishai Cohen and Amikam Kimmelman. Those engagements were his first chance to participate in international venues such as Red Sea Festival and Tel Aviv Jazz and Blues Festival. It was an eye opening experience to see and hear Jazz Giants like Elvin Jones, Freddie Hubbard, George Coleman and Wayne Shorter that convinced Mr. Rothbard that he needed to peruse his Jazz research in the place where this music was born- The U.S.A . Mr. Rothbard arrived to New York in 1991 and stayed for a year. Although he had the chance to work with the pianist Uri Cain and the drummer-Jimmy Lovelace , he decided to return to Israel and accept a teaching position in Tel Aviv.
In 1995 Mr. Avi Rothbard relocated in Boston Mass., winning a scholarship to Berklee College of Music .Berklee was a great place to challenge his musical skills and until his graduation in 1998, he was performing constantly with various artists such as: John Thomas, Jeremy Pelt, Darren Barrett, Andy McGhee, John Lampkin and steve Neal, During his years in Berklee, Mr. Rothbard won The Jimmy Hendrix Award, Boston Jazz Society Award and The William Leavitt Achievement Award. These grants are considered as the most prestigious awards of the Berklee Guitar Department that includes approximately 1200 students annually. Mr. Rothbard has been teaching at the annual Berklee Guitar Sessions and has been a member of the faculty since the year of 2000.
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John Lang: Now Ear This
by Jack Bowers
For what it is, bassist John Lang's fourth album, Now Ear This, is quite well done. For jazz fans, the dilemma lies there, precisely in what it is--a series of eleven rock/fusion themes, nine written by Lang, which would be right at home on a smooth jazz/easy listening radio station, for example, but whose jazz content would earn them no more than a tenuous place on any playlist beyond that. Tempos are more or less proximate, as is the steady ...
read moreAvi Rothbard: City Colors
by Tyran Grillo
Guitarist Avi Rothbard, born in Israel and, since 1999, a mover and shaker in New York City, enjoys a distinguished career as a jazz performer and clinician. Sadly, his time in the studio has been intermittent at best. City Colors, his third leader date in 15 years, is his fullest résumé on record. Rothbard is a multifaceted player who is comfortable across a spectrum of genres, handling each with equal respect.Gerry Rafferty's Baker Street" begins the proceedings with ...
read moreAvi Rothbard: Twin Song
by Karen Hogg
Twin Song, guitarist Avi Rothbard's second recording, is a funky, atmospheric exploration. Rothbard's group, which includes organist Jared Gold, drummer Joe Strasser and guest tenor saxophonist Wayne Escoffery (on three tracks), works as a tight unit, inviting the listener in on spirited musical conversations. The opening Preach's Inches is a soulful, infectious groove that's hard not to dance along to; the subsequent up-tempo Minor Impact really lets each musician burn. They slow things down with the ballad Cheerleader. The title ...
read moreAvi Rothbard Plays Solo Guitar Every Wednesday at the Ethiopiann Restaurant in NYC
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All About Jazz
Avi Rothbard Trio At Fat Cat in NYC
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All About Jazz
Weekend with Avi Rothbard Trio. live at Fat Cat NYC. February/17/2006: Avi Rothbard-Guitar, Mike Ledonne-Hammond B3, Joe Strasser-Drums, Guest: Julius Tolentino-Alto Sax. February/18/2006: Avi Rothbard-Guitar, Jared Gold- Hammond B3, Anthony Pinciotti-Drums. Guest: Julius Tolentino-Alto Sax. Sets are 10:30 PM, 11:30 PM and 12:30(A) More Info at www.fatcatjazz.com. CDs are on sale during the show for a discount price of $10!! Of the many organ trio releases that have popped out over the past few years, Twin Song deserves a place ...
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Avi Rothbard Trio at Kavehaz
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All About Jazz
Here is an upcoming show at the Kavehaz Jazz Club:
Avi Rothbard-Guitar Jared Gold-Organ Anthony Pinciotti-Drums
Showtime is Thursday, January/26/2006 from 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM There is no cover charge. For directions, please visit Kavehaz on the web at Kavehaz the Gallery Cafe or www.kavehaz.com
Of the many organ trio releases that have popped out over the past few years, Twin Song deserves a place in the front rank. It's that ...
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