New Project baking - Kenny Werner & Roseanna Vitro Duo Recording

Fall in New York is so beautiful.  The air is cool and crisp and the leaves are starting to turn from green to red and gold.  Kenny Werner and I have recorded six fine cds together and have actually played together since 1979 ! wow...a life of learning and growing, changing and evolving with love for each others familys and a dedication to creative music.  Kenny and I will embark on an intimate duo recording October 2009.  I have some very special music planned.  Stay tuned!

Roseanna Vitro & Mark Soskin recording a tribute to Randy Newman

Jeff Levenson
New Project is born - pianist Mark Soskin, Roseanna and Jeff Levenson-Half Note Records

Mark Soskin - pianist extraordinaire has written some amazing arrangements of Randy Newman compositions. I have contributed to these arrangements and Marks work is fantastic. We are meeting wed. to run down this new music with a new group. I'm looking for a violinist - surprises to come!

JazzIam moving in different directions

The JazzIam band in Montevideo-
On this posting I'd like to list JazzIam's webpages for any and all fans who would like to keep up with each one of us individually, as we work with different groups and continue to create good music and explore. Hopefully this wonderful group will be together again soon, but until then -
you can find:
Tim Horner at http://timhornermusic.com/
Bob Bowen on Facebook under Robert Emmett Bowen III
Joel Holmes has a Facebook page and website: http://www.joelholmes.com /
and moi' at http://www.RoseannaVitro.com

Looking back on South America

Javeriana University Radio Interview-Bogota, Colombia
Tim Horner, Ro and Joel Holmes
I have been receiving and finding photo's from our tour and I have decided to post a handful of these special moments.
Bob Bowen was featured in the Quito, Ecuador news regarding our wonderful workshops that we presented for Kevin Skillin.

The Arte Bar in Asuncion, Paraguay was a blast and we hung out with great musicians.

My last gig in Santiago, Chile for Father's Day

The Montreal Jazz Festival - 30 years - young

Ben Harper closing the Montreal Jazz Festival -

I decided to fly up to Montreal to experience for the first time one of the biggest Jazz Festivals left in North America. Andre Menard is one of the original founders of this amazing festival. Michael Bourne (WBGO Personality and top Vocalists friend) was in rare form when we met at the press office this afternoon. I also saw Jeff Levenson (Half Note Records , The Blue Note Jazz Club, NYC.) and Mark Ruffin -main brain for XM Satellite Radio. I was lucky enough to receive a pass to slip in and out of various musical events. How I've missed attending this fantastic festival for half of my life, I don't know? There are venues that line several streets, stages everywhere, big concert halls, little clubs, etc.. several blocks filled with music. From the smallest venue to the largest venue the Montreal Festival consists of some of the greatest musicians you will find anywhere in the world.

Happy 4th of July

The JazzIam Band landed safely back in New York City. We're hitting' the ground running with new projects, gigs and recordings. I'll post as soon as we put together new concerts and tours together. I've decided to keep up this blog and document my projects and any news on Joel, Tim or Bob. We are headed to Lincoln Center on July 15Th for our official debriefing of the Rhythm Road Tour. I have many idea's regarding the program and ways we can all work together to make it more effective and efficient.
It's Great to be back in the U.S.A. ! The fireworks and family were fantastic yesterday.

Estoril Summer Jazz Festival, 2009 - June 27th

photo's by joaofrazao.estudio@gmail.com
The dinner with Paulo Gil, Carlos, Tim Horner and Ro

Estoril was a great experience. My friend Paulo Gil and I reconnecting.
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The Estoril Jazz Festival has existed for over 35 years. Duarte' Mendonca is the Jazz Afficianado who loves jazz music and has put together great shows for all of these years. He is a delightful man who still has a twinkle in his eye. I loved meeting Duarte and having a chat with him. The bill was filled with great musicians; James Carter, Chick Corea, Christian McBride and more. Kenny Werner and I were billed together and my right and left arms: Tim Horner and Bob Bowen were on bass and drums. This was a cherry on our touring cake after this month, touring South America. I am still awaiting pictures of all of our workshops and concerts for a more complete look on our blog. Soon I should have photo's of Paulo Gil, my heart in Portugal. I love this man. He is a soul mate to me and to all good musicians in Lisbon and ports in the area of jazz. Paulo took Tim, Bob and myself out for jazz and great seafood on our arrival day. Langostino's, Squids, clams and fine Portugese wine - what a great hang, physically and spiritually. I feel very lucky to experience so many great musicians and see so many great sites this past month. I am more inspired than ever before. Thank you's to all who have made a difference for us on our musicial journey.