Jazz Articles about Pete Roth

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Pete Roth Trio, J.Michael Harris, Ray Russell, And A Feature On The Lipstick Record Label

by Len Davis
November 2, 2026

Coming up, the Pete Roth Trio featuring Bill Bruford, guitarist Torsten Goods, and saxophonist Jamie Michael Harris with Jimmy Haslip. Plus Sweden's The Effect, Ray Russell from Britain, Japan's Polyplus, and Hungarian guitarist Mike Gotthard. In the second half, we explore the catalogue of German label Lipstick Records, featuring international artists including Adam Holzman, The Jazz Pistols , guitarist Jeff Richman, and Metro with the late Chuck Loeb. Also, Petite Blonde with saxophonist Bill Evans and drummer Dennis Chambers, Simon ...

Interview

Bill Bruford And Pete Roth: A One-Of-A-Kind Juxtaposition

by Mike Jacobs
October 19, 2026

When a drumming legend in the rock or jazz community retires, it's fairly big news. Such was the case in 2009 when Bill Bruford announced he was hanging up his sticks. Much celebrated for his integral and stylized drum contributions to progressive rock bands such as Yes, King Crimson, U.K., and Genesis, as well as for leading his own jazz/rock and jazz ensembles, Bruford and Earthworks, Bruford seemed to have brought an impressive 41-year career to something of ...

Album Review

Pete Roth Band: Circus In The Sky

Read "Circus In The Sky" reviewed by Bruce Lindsay

by Bruce Lindsay
September 29, 2014

It's virtually impossible for any contemporary musician to have emerged in isolation--to have developed a style or technique unaffected by those who have gone before. Guitarist Pete Roth is no exception--the press release name checks John McLaughlin, Jonathan Kreisberg and John Scofield as contributing to the German-born, London-based player's approach to his chosen instrument. On Circus In The Sky, Roth's second album, he makes use of these influences--and more--to craft some skilfully written and played tunes. Roth's writing ...