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Sought after keyboardist, producer, arranger and musical director Ed Roth, returns with the release of his second solo album romp, "Mad Beatnik" (a iTunes Top 25 Jazz Album)! The 11-song release is a follow up to his critically acclaimed debut self-titled album, which boasted three singles, including Roth's innovative 75th anniversary cover of the George Gershwin classic, "Summertime" (most-added in it's first three week's of release and a Top 40 single at Billboard Smooth AC stations). "Mad Beatnik is a truly organic album," notes Roth. "There is no programming, no midi, no sequencing, no beat detective, no auto tune. Every keyboard instrument is real — acoustic pianos, electric pianos, clavinets, or analog keyboards, and you feel that. All real instruments, drums, sax, trumpet, percussion, guitar, trombone, and electric bass or keyboard bass...and you certainly feel that too." The new album features a who's who of musicians, including 3-time Grammy winner Tom Scott on sax, as well Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy winning drummer Chad Smith. Also lending their talents are Rock Deadrick on percussion (Ziggy Marley); Mitch Manker on trumpet and horns (Ray Charles), bassists James Manning (Chaka Khan and Billy Preston) and Andrew Ford (Whitney Houston), guitarists Linda Taylor (Tracy Chapman) and Joe Calderon (Billy Childs), and Tony Grant (Az Yet) with featured vocals. The album is engineered by Grammy winner Ryan Hewitt, mastered by Eric Boulanger, and co-produced by Roth and Warrior Records' President, Jim Ervin. "I feel fortunate to have so many longtime friends lift up my album with their talents, great playing, and technical expertise," said Ed. "I've worked for so many years with all of them that they can instinctively feel what I am trying to achieve." Growing up in a home where only Brazilian and classical music were allowed, the Washington D.C. native built his initial love for R&B music by staying up late listening to Howard University's radio station on headphones, after his parents went to sleep. Roth developed a commitment to the groove that comes from years of playing with the likes of Coolio, the Brothers Johnson, and Mya. As Sophie B. Hawkins Music Director, Roth developed a deeper love of melodies and great songs, while performing the excitement of rock music with artists including Glenn Hughes, Ronnie Montrose, Rob Halford, and Chris Impellitterri allowed him to expand his horizons as a player. "You have to follow your musical mistakes sometimes," said Ed.

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Ed Roth Releases New Album Jazzland Out February 22 On Funzalo Records

Ed Roth Releases New Album Jazzland Out February 22 On Funzalo Records

Source: Independent Music Media

His playing cuts across styles and genres as he masterfully executes jazz, rock, and pop sensibilities with a contemporary flavor. Ed Roth is truly a monster player, and his talent shines brightly on Jazzland, his debut album release for Funzalo Records out on February 22. On Jazzland you will find Roth’s excellent take on Jazz classics like Charles Mingus’ “Nostalgia in Times Square,” John Coltrane’s “Big Nick,” Chick Corea’s “Crystal Silence,” and Miles Davis’ “Milestones,” Freddie the Freeloader” and “Blue ...

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Firehouse 12 to Present Ned Rothenberg's Sync on October 3rd

Firehouse 12 to Present Ned Rothenberg's Sync on October 3rd

Source: Improvised Communications

Firehouse 12's 2008 Fall Jazz Series continues on Friday, October 3rd with a two set performance by multi-instrumentalist Ned Rothenberg's longstanding trio, Sync. The worldly group has been active for the past decade, performing a distinctive brand of improvised acoustic music defined by the combination of Rothenberg's original compositions and the group's unusual instrumentation, which each integrate a variety of musical traditions. Sync features Rothenberg on clarinets, alto saxophone and shakuhachi (a Japanese bamboo flute), Jerome Harris on acoustic guitar ...

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Ned Rothenberg's Sync with Strings Performing at New Art Center Newton Massachusetts Feb 11

Ned Rothenberg's Sync with Strings Performing at New Art Center Newton Massachusetts Feb 11

Source: All About Jazz

Ned Rothenberg (saxophone clarinet flute and shakuhachi) with special guests Mark Feldman(violin) and Erik Friedlander (cello) will be joined by fellow in sync members Jerome Harris ( acoustic bass guitar, acoustic steel guitar, lap steel) and Samir Chatterjee (tabla) to perform at the New Art Center in Newtonville MA Sunday February 11th 2007 at 7:00PM. A reception with the performers will follow.

Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the door Concert and reception $35 MC ...

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Ned Rothenberg and Friends Featured March 5 at BRIC's"Possible Fireworks"

Ned Rothenberg and Friends Featured March 5 at BRIC's"Possible Fireworks"

Source: All About Jazz

A double bill: Ned Rothenberg (woodwinds and shakuhachi--a Japanese bamboo flute-- with Matt Maneri (violin/viola) & Tom Abbs (bass)AND Peter Apfelbaum (sax, piano and percussion) & vocalist Dean Bowman, will be featured at BRIC (Brooklyn Information and Culture) Studio's “Possible Fireworks" jam session on Friday, March 5 - 8pm (Adm: $10 / Students: $8). Call (718) 855-7882, ext. 53, or buy online at www.briconline.org. At “Possible Fireworks," audiences get to see sparks fly when a renowned musician takes the stage ...

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Samm Bennett's Return To New York With Marc Ribot And Ned Rothenberg

Samm Bennett's Return To New York With Marc Ribot And Ned Rothenberg

Source: All About Jazz

A live performance at LOCATION ONE Friday, February 7, 2003 8 PM Admission: $15, Members Free No Reservations (Doors open at 7pm) Location One is located at 26 Greene Street NYC 10013, between Grand and Canal Streets. Subway: Canal Street (N, R, 6, A, C, E, J, M, Z) (212) 334-3347 www.location1.org

A mainstay of the “downtown" creative music scene in the '80s and early '90s, Samm Bennett ...

10/2013: "Ed Roth: Keyboard Versatility" ~Roland U.S. 01/2013: Ed Roth Hot-Pick Debut Album Review. ~SmoothJazz.com 10/26/12: "Ed Roth is a good balance of original material, familiar old tunes and unexpected melodies; an array of recognizable themes played by monster L.A. studio cats; it’s a welcome addition to this season’s jazz releases." ~Jazz Times 10/2012: "Ed Roth's debut album works on so many levels, and easily earns a solid place on my 'must-have' list!" ~Scott O'Brien, SmoothJazz.com 10/2012: "With a very different spin on Ambrosia’s much-vaunted hit ‘Biggest Part Of Me,’ Roth has taken this David Pack composition and totally flipped it on its head

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2021

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Funzalo
2019

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Warrior Records
2016

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Blue

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2013

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Warrior Records
2012

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Summertime

Warrior Records
2012

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