1000 Rainbows by Jim Rotondi
Jim Rotondi strikes back with his third release as a leader for Posi-Tone Records! Featuring a program of new compositions and innovative arrangements of classic songs, "1000 Rainbows" clearly demonstrates Rotondi's musical leadership and mastery of his instrument. This hard hitting session also features the inspired playing of Joe Locke on vibes, the cool comping of Danny Grissett on piano, the steady underpinning of Barak Mori on bass, and the bombastic metrics of Bill Stewart on drums. Casual listeners and serious enthusiasts will certainly find that "1000 Rainbows," Jim Rotondi's latest colorful collection of swinging performances, is a swinging good time that everyone can dig over and over again!
Tracklist
| 1. | Bizzaro World | 4:37 |
| 2. | We Can Work It Out | 5:50 |
| 3. | One For Felix | 5:48 |
| 4. | 1000 Rainbows | 7:21 |
| 5. | Crescent | 6:53 |
| 6. | Born To Be Blue | 7:56 |
| 7. | Gravitude | 5:33 |
| 8. | 49th Street | 5:49 |
| 9. | Not Like This | 2:47 |
Credits
Jim Rotondi - trumpet
Joe Locke - vibraphone
Danny Grissett - piano
Barak Mori - bass
Bill Stewart - drums
Marc Free - producer
Barry Shapiro - associate producer
Nick O’Toole - engineer
Joe Marciano - assistant engineer
recorded October 16, 2008 at Systems Two, Brooklyn, NY
mixed and mastered at Studio 507, Los Angeles, CA
Ray Newton - photographer
Jamie Brunson - package design
License
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Trumpeter Jim Rotondi has been a major figure in the world of jazz for over 30 years, both in New York and on the international scene. His sound, soul, and sense of swing have been in demand as leader and sideman all over the world.