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Roseanna Vitro & The Randy New...

Rank #5 Warren, NJ Jazz / Americana / Blues

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Label: Motema, Half Note, Challenge, Telarc

Manager: Jeff Levenson

Bio: 2012 Grammy Nominated Record!!! The Music of Randy Newman : features the brilliant compositions of Randy Newman, re-imagined through the arrangements of pianist Mark Soskin. The music marries elements of jazz, blues, folk and country – a rich stew of influences illuminating Newman’s Americana... See Full Bio

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"Vitro's strong, no-nonsense, pitch-perfect alto is a natural fit for the music of Randy Newman. She was able to interpret songs like "Sail Away" into a dynamic that didn't lose sight of Newman's sardonic wit and world-weary sense of irony...Whether she was re-imagining the music of Randy Newman or swinging like nobody's business, Roseanna Vitro's Saville Theatre performance was a master class in pure musical expression"

— Robert Bush, The San Diego Reader

“Randy Newman says: ” It’s a great honor to have musicians of this quality devote themselves to doing these really great versions of some of my songs. I feel about it much the way I did when Harry Nilsson did an album of my songs. Roseanna is a great artist.” Randy Newman”

— Randy Newman, email

“JazzTimes -"This thoughtful 10-tune plunge into the Newman songbook from Roseanna Vitro, one of the most compelling vocal stylists around, helps redress the imbalance....Most familiar are “Sail Away,” Newman’s richly realized tale of the illusions fed to African immigrants by slave traders, and “Mama Told Me Not to Come,” made famous by Three Dog Night but here interpreted with steely censure rather than teenage trepidation. The gritty “Baltimore” is effectively shaped of equal parts despair and hope, and “In Germany Before the War” comes gorgeously wrapped in wistful fog. Most powerful, though, is her exploration of the heartbreakingly desolate “Losing You.” ”

— Christopher Louden, Jazz Times Magazine

“DOWNBEAT -August - 2011 * * * * 1/2 The Music of Randy Newman (Excerpt) "Newman is a wry observer of American life" The simplicity with which he tells stories --stating little and implicating more --marks him as a practicing master of musical Americana. Singer Roseanna Vitro has her way with ten Newman originals, from his Warner Brothers period to the present. She's a passionate, expressive singer whose emotional streak never overrides her musicality. Nor do her musical flights interfere with the story of a song. She's very effective on ballads and laments: her poignancy on "Everytime It Rains" and the haunting "In Germany Before the War": are near heartbreaking. Vitro's also a swinger and she expertly romps on a ripping "Last Night".. Pianist Mark Soskin, away from his Sonny Rollins' sideman role, accompanies effectively throughout, and Sara Caswell's emotionally charged violin provides a sympathetic foil for Vitro. This album is awfully good. --Kirk Silsbee”

— Kirk Silsbee, DownBeat

“ Roseanna Vitro “The Randy Newman Project” Vitro, always a fascinating jazz singer, expands her horizons with her new CD, in which she explores the far-ranging, emotionally diverse musical catalog of Randy Newman. It’s a remarkable album, and the live performance of its selections should make for a compelling musical evening. ”

— Don Heckman, The International Review of Music

“I'm going to start with a confession (which may not come as a surprise to some of you): I really am a snob about singers, especially lady ones. Well, I've just spent an entire day playing and replaying the new CD from Roseanna Vitro doing Randy Newman's music, and I've found one of my favorite (living) female singers!!”

— Ruth Price, Ruth's Blog - The Jazz Bakery

“Vocalist Roseanna Vitro has had big ears when it comes to looking for material for her jazz record dates, investigating songwriters overlooked by others. This Randy Newman songbook is obviously a labor of love, interpreting the veteran composer's lyrics, whether sentimental or sardonic. Her band includes the seasoned rhythm team of pianist Mark Soskin (who also provided arrangements), bassist Dean Johnson and drummer Tim Horner, along with the promising young violinist Sara Caswell (who often adds a sublime touch). Vitro has a lot of fun with Newman's hilarious description of attending a pot party in "Mama Told Me Not to Come," with Caswell's whimsical licks complementing the leader's playful, outgoing vocal. Vitro's dramatic interpretation of "In Germany Before the War" is also a high point. Jazz fans who grew up listening to Randy Newman will be particularly interested in Roseanna Vitro's novel approach to his music. ****”

— Ken Dryden, All Music Guide

"The Music Of Randy Newman deserves to be heard, not only for its unique arrangements and finely crafted performances, but for the beauty and wonder that Vitro injects into the works of an American icon."

— Dan Bilawsky, AllAboutJazz

“Sailing Away ... to Lake George (Roseanna Vitro, Mark Soskin- One of the most interesting bookings was the Randy Newman Project, featuring the vocals of Roseanna Vitro and the arrangements of pianist Mark Soskin. —Vitro, a strong singer with a rich voice and a veteran's jazz savvy, applied her vocal charm to songs like “Sail Away," with Soskin playing the familiar piano intro. The song loses none of its beauty, and in fact is brought out beautifully by the singer and Soskin's superb accompaniment. The violin statement seemed to bring out its emotional quality even more. (check out the entire article at the Weblink url.”

— R.J. DeLuke, http://www.allaboutjazz.com

“ Roseanna Vitro and Mark Soskin forge a stylistic narrative drawn from the vintage Americana of Randy Newman. Theirs is a unique marriage, waving high the banners of jazz, blues and country - strains rooted deep in the soil of popular music. Jeff Levenson Former Jazz Editor/Columnist Billboard Magazine”

— Jeff Levenson, Billboard

“Singer Roseanna Vitro has had great success with her strikingly soulful tributes to Ray Charles (1997's Catchin' Some Rays) and Bill Evans (2001's Conviction). Her collection of radically re-imagined Randy Newman originals like "Last Night I Had a Dream," "In Germany Before the War" and "Sail Away" provides sterling arrangements by pianist Mark Soskin and stirring performances by violinist Sara Caswell. Another triumph by the bluesy Jazz Ambassador from Texarkana." -- Bill Milkowski”

— Bill Milkowski, JazzTimes

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LOST GENERATION
Awesome!!! We're fans. Playin three.
May 14
Tom's Dream
Fresh, creative renditions of a great American composer's compositions. Stunning vocals, and elegant musical arrangements. Don't miss this collection. YEA! My very best t...
Apr 20
Bubbojones
My first time here, and I like what I hear. Became a fan, leavin a comment, wow I must really like it here. (lol) I'll be back, after this visit is over. Blessings.
Apr 5
Cemo Mus!ck
Got some SM0K!NG S0UND here! Keep it up! Sunny greetings from Cheeseland [ Switzerland ;0) ]!!! ;0)
Apr 1
DDRC
Mamma told me not to come here. I decided to come anyway. Very nice vocal performances, ...classic!!! Bravo!!
Mar 27
SATO Jazz group
Watched your video. Wonderful band, beautiful voice! Enjoying it!
Mar 22