Introducing Ed Roth
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https://vimeo.com/312008267"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 bright on Jazzland, his debut album release for Funzalo Records out on February 22." –RJ Frometa, Vents Magazine
"Ed's got the style, Ed's got the grace. He's got funky clav, rhodes and B3 up in your face. This man can do it all... with love and soul...My friend always take the music to a higher place." –Chad Smith - Drummer, 5 time Grammy Winner, Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Ed Roth is a musician’s musician who covers so many musical bases that it is really amazing. At any moment, Ed can conjure up the intricacies of Chick Corea or Herbie Hancock’s piano stylings, the rock-solid melodies of Led Zepplin’s John Paul Jones, the earthiness of Booker T. Jones, or the sensitivity of Paul McCartney’s Beatles-era imagery." –Frankie Banali - Drummer (Quiet Riot, W.A.S.P., Billy Idol)
"...a versatility powerhouse on keys...a “musician’s musician,” Ed Roth innately knows how to raise the bar and compel musical peers..." –Roland USA blog
"Ed's got the style, Ed's got the grace. He's got funky clav, rhodes and B3 up in your face. This man can do it all... with love and soul...My friend always take the music to a higher place." –Chad Smith - Drummer, 5 time Grammy Winner, Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Ed Roth is a musician’s musician who covers so many musical bases that it is really amazing. At any moment, Ed can conjure up the intricacies of Chick Corea or Herbie Hancock’s piano stylings, the rock-solid melodies of Led Zepplin’s John Paul Jones, the earthiness of Booker T. Jones, or the sensitivity of Paul McCartney’s Beatles-era imagery." –Frankie Banali - Drummer (Quiet Riot, W.A.S.P., Billy Idol)
"...a versatility powerhouse on keys...a “musician’s musician,” Ed Roth innately knows how to raise the bar and compel musical peers..." –Roland USA blog
Keyboardist Ed Roth’s feel, spirit, and touch have made him a top choice of renowned artists, producers, and musicians worldwide. Utilizing acoustic and vintage keyboard instruments, Roth creates memorable, soulful, melodies that sing, as well as adding deep, organic grooves with his playing.
East Coast raised and of Brazilian heritage, Roth grew up in a home where only Brazilian and classical music were allowed. He built his love for R&B staying up late listening to Howard University's radio station WHUR on headphones, after his parents went to sleep. This exposure set up his lifelong commitment to ‘the groove’.
Now working in L.A. as a solo artist, arranger, keyboardist, musical director, and producer, Ed has played and/or recorded with a very diverse range of artists, including Grammy winners: Annie Lennox, the Brothers Johnson, Mya, Taylor Dayne, Rob Halford, the Avett Brothers, Coolio, and Tom Morello.
Other artists Roth has played and/or recorded with include Shuggie Oits, Angus and Julia Stone, Suor Cristina, Ronnie Montrose, Glenn Hughes, Jimmy Barnes, Flogging Molly, Maia Sharp, and the Divas of Disco featuring Thelma Houston, Cece Penniston and A Taste of Honey.
East Coast raised and of Brazilian heritage, Roth grew up in a home where only Brazilian and classical music were allowed. He built his love for R&B staying up late listening to Howard University's radio station WHUR on headphones, after his parents went to sleep. This exposure set up his lifelong commitment to ‘the groove’.
Now working in L.A. as a solo artist, arranger, keyboardist, musical director, and producer, Ed has played and/or recorded with a very diverse range of artists, including Grammy winners: Annie Lennox, the Brothers Johnson, Mya, Taylor Dayne, Rob Halford, the Avett Brothers, Coolio, and Tom Morello.
Other artists Roth has played and/or recorded with include Shuggie Oits, Angus and Julia Stone, Suor Cristina, Ronnie Montrose, Glenn Hughes, Jimmy Barnes, Flogging Molly, Maia Sharp, and the Divas of Disco featuring Thelma Houston, Cece Penniston and A Taste of Honey.
Even with his mastery behind the scenes, Roth shines the most as a solo artist. His recent solo album, "Mad Beatnik," released on Warrior Records, was top 25 iTunes jazz USA, and spent 9 weeks on the USA Jazzweek top 100 chart. The single “Mad Beatnik” was #1 iTunes Jazz in Greece, and #6 iTunes jazz Italy. The album features 3-time Grammy winning saxophonist Tom Scott, as well as Grammy winning drummer Chad Smith.
"This 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."
2019 marks the debut of Ed's third album, "Jazzland," on Funzalo Records.
Ed Roth is also a featured member of the Bombastic Meatbats, led by Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith (two Top 10 iTunes Jazz and Top 25 Billboard charting albums), and CTA with Chicago founder/drummer Danny Seraphine and 2-time Grammy winner Bill Champlin.
Roth co-wrote and recorded with Arun Shenoy on his 2013 album, which was nominated for a Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Album, and co-produced Kristine W’s #1 iTunes jazz single, “What I like About You.”
Another career highlight for Roth has been his tenure as the longest running member of the house band for L.A. top rock station, KLOS. In that band, Roth has played with such rock legends as Paul Rodgers, Peter Frampton, Edgar Winter, John Waite, Joe Perry, Keith Emerson, and Eddie Money.
As a longtime session player, Ed Roth has numerous soundtrack, video game, and commercial credits including Touchstone Pictures, BET, Sony Pictures, Hanna-Barbera, Disney, Guitar Hero 3, History Channel, Honda, Tropicana, Kenwood, Roland, QSC, and JBL.
Roth regularly contributes as music director for the Southern California based charity, Safety Harbor Kids, which works to enrich the lives of orphans, foster and homeless children through education in the areas of College, Career, and the Arts.
"This 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."
2019 marks the debut of Ed's third album, "Jazzland," on Funzalo Records.
Ed Roth is also a featured member of the Bombastic Meatbats, led by Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith (two Top 10 iTunes Jazz and Top 25 Billboard charting albums), and CTA with Chicago founder/drummer Danny Seraphine and 2-time Grammy winner Bill Champlin.
Roth co-wrote and recorded with Arun Shenoy on his 2013 album, which was nominated for a Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Album, and co-produced Kristine W’s #1 iTunes jazz single, “What I like About You.”
Another career highlight for Roth has been his tenure as the longest running member of the house band for L.A. top rock station, KLOS. In that band, Roth has played with such rock legends as Paul Rodgers, Peter Frampton, Edgar Winter, John Waite, Joe Perry, Keith Emerson, and Eddie Money.
As a longtime session player, Ed Roth has numerous soundtrack, video game, and commercial credits including Touchstone Pictures, BET, Sony Pictures, Hanna-Barbera, Disney, Guitar Hero 3, History Channel, Honda, Tropicana, Kenwood, Roland, QSC, and JBL.
Roth regularly contributes as music director for the Southern California based charity, Safety Harbor Kids, which works to enrich the lives of orphans, foster and homeless children through education in the areas of College, Career, and the Arts.
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