Jazz Articles about Tony do Rosario

Tony Do Rosario: New Beginnings

by Matthew Warnock
March 15, 2009

Brazilian/American guitarist Tony Do Rosario delivers an energetic and engaging performance with his sophomore album New Beginnings. The album features Do Rosario alongside some of Chicago's top musicians: saxophonist Geof Bradfield, bassist Nathan Kawaller and drummer Greg Wyser-Pratte. The four musicians come together to produce an album of original modern jazz that is mentally engaging and possesses broad appeal.

After spending years honing his chops in jazz clubs on both coasts, the now Chicago-based Do Rosario is focusing his creative ...

Tony do Rosario: The Welcoming

by John Barron
October 19, 2008

Chicago guitarist Tony do Rosario displays a traditional, hard-swinging style on The Welcoming, an engaging quartet recording with organist Dan Kostelnik, vibraphonist Behn Gillece and drummer Bob Shomo. The session highlights the Atlantic City, New Jersey-native's fluid guitar style and solid compositional skills. The bouncy 6/8 opener “Childhood Memories" and the Latin-insprired “Another Time" introduce Rosario's progressive approach; mindful of the past, yet eager to push forward. The guitarist's greasy, single-note lines evoke the feel-good soulfulness of 1960s ...