Current Bands: SYNC w. Jerome Harris (bs/gtr) and Samir Chatterjee (tabla)
THE FELL CLUTCH w. Tony Buck (drs), Stomu Takeishi (bs) and Tronzo (slide gtr)
R.U.B. w. Kazu Uchihashi (gtr/daxophone)and Samm Bennett (perc/electronics).
Past (and who knows?) groups: Ned Rothenberg Double Band, New Winds, Powerlines, Semantics.
Once and Future collaborations with: Evan Parker, Sainkho Namchylak, Denman Maroney, Masahiko Satoh, Paul Dresher, Marty Ehrlich, Riley Lee, Marcus Rojas, Glen Velez, John Zorn
Sounds Like
"Woodwind/saxophone ace Ned Rothenberg has a formidable reputation as an innovator. Specifically, Rothenberg has been celebrated for his circular-breathing techniques, as well as his experiments with overtone manipulation and polyphony. He also shares the restless eclecticism of colleagues like John Zorn and Anthony Braxton, with a particular interest in the more painterly shades of contemporary Japanese classical music. What renders Rothenberg more approachable and, in the end, more significant than many of his peers is the serenity at the heart of his fiercest playing. Even when fronting the Double Band, his long-standing, free-blowing jazz-funk ensemble, Rothenberg infuses solos of breathtaking virtuosity with a rare, peaceful patience" Glen Hirshberg - LA Weekly
