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Brendan Rothwell

Brendan is an accomplished Canadian bassist, composer and producer. With extensive global radio airplay and multi-million streams across the primary digital platforms, his music and brand captivates his growing audience. The trigger and driving force for his decision to play the bass was the 1986 album from Miles Davis,“Tutu”, featuring the great Marcus Miller. The art of business and leadership drives all of Brendan’s projects, and he firmly believes in applying a business mindset to the industry of music.

With the increasing prominence of his brand and signature sound, Brendan has been invited to record on original tracks with well-known artists from the contemporary jazz world. These include New York guitarist Reza Khan, Miami saxophonist Wayne Gutshall, and most recently Miami artist and Grammy-nominated vocalist Sylvia Bennett.

Brendan uses his 3rd album “DESTINY” (Independent, 2022) as a platform to expand his signature sound. The album’s 12 diverse tracks feature increased use of electric and acoustic piano, the instrument that began Brendan’s life-long dedication to music.

Awards

The first indie artist to hit #1 on all three SmoothJazz.com Airplay Charts with "Keep On Keepin' On" from the Sentiment album, June 2019 ** YYCMA - Calgary's Music Awards: "The People's Choice" 2017 Winner. Nominee - Jazz Recording of the Year 2017 ** Time On My Hands/This Is The Love: SmoothJazz.com Year End Top 50 Album Chart 2017 96.9 The Oasis Top 100 Indie Songs of 2017 & 2018 Groove Jazz Music Top 100 of 2017 **


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“Brendan Rothwell - this is a guy who knows his way around the bass!” Dave Koz. Platinum-selling artist, humanitarian, radio host and instrumental music advocate ** “Destiny is refined and sophisticated… Next-level work from charismatic bassist Brendan Rothwell!. His warm articulation of the bass, connected to the passion in his melodies, makes Brendan’s sound essential in today’s smooth, contemporary music.” Sandy Shore. CEO & Founder, SmoothJazz.com. ** “While his soulful, funky fluidity often brings to mind the coolness of the late Wayman Tisdale, there’s also an atmospheric, trippy, and mystical exploratory vibe influenced by Marcus Miller’s slow simmering fusion style

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

DESTINY

Brendan Rothwell
2022

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Sentiment

Brendan Rothwell
2019

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Time On My Hands

Brendan Rothwell
2016

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