Roger Smith
Rosco’s Place II
Rosco’s Place II, the anxiously-awaited follow up to Roger Smith's original Rosco’s Place, is here and ready to light a fire in the contemporary jazz world.
Featuring world-class musicians throughout, Roger takes us on a fanciful romp filled with delicious grooves, soulful changes, and well-crafted melodies. Roger is a true master of the keyboard and his technical abilities are astounding, yet he never lets the technical side of his playing overshadow the soulfulness.
Roger Smith - Photo by Bob Burchfield
Roger stretches out on the organ, piano, Rhodes, synthesizer, and bass and never fails to delight, alongside beautifully crafted solos from his many special guests. Many present and former members of Tower of Power make appearances on JAZZ ROSCO II, along with other stellar musicians.
Rosco’s Place. It's a great hang.
Don't forget to check out Roger Smith's great previous contemporary jazz release, SITTIN' IN, and the original ROSCO’S PLACE, also available right here on Strokeland Records.
Rosco's Place II Credits:
Hopscotch
Drums: Michael Curtis, Jr.
Guitar Solo: LC Williams
Guitar: Ray Raymond
Alto Saxophone: Charles McNeal
Piano, Organ and Bass: Roger Smith
One Size Fits All
Drum: Michael Curtis Jr.
Guitar: Mick Valentino
Rhythm Guitar: Kevin Chokon
Alto Saxophone: Darius Babazadeh
Bass Organ: Roger Smith
Catz Play
Drums: Rick Lotter
Trumpet: James Zollar
Alto Saxophone: Charles McNeal
Guitar: Mick Valentino
Vibraphone: Eric Nemeyer
Piano, Bass: Roger Smith
One Twenty
Drums: David Garibaldi
Trumpet: Adolfo Acosta
Tenor Saxophone: Tom E. Politzer
Guitar: Bobby “G” Gonzales
Rhodes, Bass, Synth Bass, Piano: Roger Smith
Alto Saxophone & Solo: Darius Babazadeh
Rachael’s Dream
Drums: Jimmy Robinson
Upright Bass: Freddie Williams
Guitar: Mick Valentino
Piano: Roger Smith
No Lie
Drums: David Garibaldi
Bass: Francis Rocco Prestia
Guitar: Jeff Tamelier
Organ: Roger Smith
With the Tower Of Power Horn Section:
Baritone Saxophone: Stephen “Doc” Kupka
Tenor Saxophone: Emillo Castillo
Tenor Saxophone: Tom E. Politzer
Trumpet: Adolfo Acosta
Trumpet: Mike Bogart
Whispers
Drums: Daniel Bejarano
Bass: Curtis Ohlson
Guitar: Bobby Gonzales
Synth Piano, Synth Bass, Flute: Roger Smith
Let The Band Play
Drums: Michael Curtis Jr.
Drums: Flip Kirby
Electric Bass & Vocals: Jimi Morris
Guitar: Terry Jones
Saxophone: Jon Skinner
Tenor Saxophone Solo: Norbert Stachel
Muted Trumpets: Adolfo Acosta
Piano, Rhodes, Clavinet, Acoustic Bass, Organ: Roger Smith
Party Up
Drums: David Garibaldi
Bass, Guitar & Vocals: Derek “DOA” Allen
Bass: Jimi Morris
Guitar: Jeff Tamelier
Vocals: Terell Carter
Organ and Piano: Roger Smith
Trombones and Trumpets: Mic Gillette
Alto, Tenor, & Baritone Saxophones: Tom E. Politzer
The Virus
Drums: Herman Matthews
Guitars: Bobby “G” Gonzales
Bass, Piano, & Synthesizers: Roger Smith
If You Want Me To Stay
Drums: Michael Curtis, Jr.
Trumpets & Trombones: Mic Gillette
Alto, Tenor, & Baritone Saxophones: Tom E. Politzer
All Other Instruments: Roger Smith
Horn Arrangements:
If You Want Me To Stay and Party Up: Dave Eskridge
Catz Play, Let The Band Play, One Twenty: Adolfo Acosta
No Lie: Greg Adams