BD Lenz (guitar)
Geoff Mattoon (sax)
James Rosocha (electric bass)
Tom Cottone (drums)
Joe Mekler (percussion)
Influences
Paul Jackson, James Jamerson, Jeff Andrews, Neils- Henning Orsted Pedersen, Dave LaRue, Shuggie Otis, Johnny B. Haynes, Willie Weeks, Gary Willis, Matt Garrison, Jaco Pastorius, Jeff Berlin, Paul Chambers, Rocco Prestia, Brian Bromberg, Tony Cimorosi, Harry Leahey
Bassist James Rosocha holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the Berklee College of Music in Boston. A student of New Jersey's late jazz legend/ guitarist Harry Leahey and Dixie Dregs/ Steve Morse Band -bassist Dave LaRue, James has worked with various threatre, blues, R&B, salsa, jazz, fusion, funk and rock groups and
has been fortunate to share the stage with jazz trumpet legend Randy Brecker, guitarist Hiram Bullock, Jay Beckenstein and Jeremy Wall of Spyro Gyro and Phish leader Trey Anastasio. He appears alongside Trey in the new Phish Companion book, which documents the band's history and music. Throughout his entire career, James has remained a long-time member of the BD Lenz Jazz Quintet who is signed to the NY jazz label "Apria Records" and who's music appears on various TV and radio programs. See James and bassist Marcus Miller in the January 2007 issue of Bass Player Magazine. James endorses Spector basses and Eden Amplifiers.
..."Note worthy too is Rosocha's extended solo on "Quiet Desperation," proving again that the electric bass in such hands claims a crucial and encompassing piece of musical turf."...Bob Gish Jazz Improv Magazine
..."Bassist Mark Egan plays beautifully throughout the album, but don't
miss Rosocha .. and Paste"-smokin'!...John W. Patterson All About Jazz
Hey James. Thanks for the add and glad you like the music. We never met, but digging the funky bass on here!! Enjoyed the bass solo on "We All Fall Down".
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Our E.P "ABOMIN8" is available to purchase from our page. We now accept PAYPAL too. Get your XOD T.Shirts n' Hoodies here too ... BREAKING NEWS !!! Vocalist Mitch Russell joins EXTREME O.D. !!! Extreme O.D. set to record 2nd E.P in March !!! Gigs re-commence in April !!!
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