BD Lenz (guitar)
Geoff Mattoon (sax)
James Rosocha (electric bass)
Tom Cottone (drums)
Joe Mekler (percussion)
Influences
Paul Jackson, James Jamerson, Jeff Andrews, Dave LaRue, Shuggie Otis, Johnny B. Haynes, Willy Weeks, Gary Willis, Matt Garrison, Jaco Pastorius, Jeff Berlin, Victor Bailey, 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, jazz, fusion, funk and rock bands 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 professional 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.
..."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
Sorry about the phone! I had no idea it was u and I'm not used to having guys call me cuz I have been married now 8 years. It was great seeing you and Joel!!! We will get together again someday soon!! Muah!! Hugs!! I am just so so happy to be home with my babies!! It's like a breath of fresh air!
OMG that is so exciting! Please tell me Ill be able to see you! That would be so fabulous! Are you excited? Is England your only destination or are you going elsewhere in Europe?xxx
Come check out my profile and tell me what ya think?? I will be coming up this end of May or beg of June. Will I hear you play in da band??? write back MUAH LOL!!
I hope that you enjoy YOUR day to the absolute fullest, my friend. . .and here's to a New Year of your life that is filled with inspiration and much success, prosperity, and happiness throughout. . .
Love and blessings from my heart to yours!!! ~Hugs~ Shelley P.S. I like all your music. I remember me and Jenna used to come over and watch you guys play. Those were the good days. Maybe we can come watch you when I come up to visit. Could be April or this summer. Dunno. Will let Jenna know cuz she wants us to stay at her house. Me and my two kids. Take care!!
edibleRed is playing a very special show at The Annex this Tuesday, January 15th at 8:30 (152 Orchard St...between Rivington and Stanton)...
We are going to be raising money for our upcoming European tour in March/April! V2 Energy Vodka will be giving out Free Stuff... Hope to see ya there :)
