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Musician

Andy Rothstein

Blend the energy of rock with the complexity of jazz and the dynamics of blues and you just might end up with a unique style. New Jersey based guitarist Andy Rothstein’s unique musical voice can be attributed partly to his diverse musical influences, and party to the various electronic modifications that he has developed for guitars. 

Andy first began playing guitar at age 14. He graduated from Rutgers University, majoring in music and computer science, and he studied privately with Kevin Eubanks, Ted Dunbar, Steve Khan and Vinnie Zummo.

Andy has released three highly acclaimed recordings as a leader. His most recent release Truth Against the World (2022) spent over a year on the Roots Music Report Jazz charts, finishing #1 in the Top Fusion Album Chart for 2022. 

Album

About Time

By Andy Rothstein

Label: Vermicious Knid Music
Released: 2026
Track listing: About Time

Album

Circuit Breaker

By Andy Rothstein

Label: Vermicious Knid Music
Released: 2026
Track listing: Circuit Breaker

Song of the Day

About Time

December 21, 2026

Album: About Time
By Andy Rothstein
Label: Vermicious Knid Music
Released: 2026
Duration: 3:54

Video

Circuit Breaker

Featuring the music of Andy Rothstein
Duration: 3:44
April 13, 2026

Following the 14-week #1 run of his single "It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue" on the Roots Music Report Jazz Song Chart, guitarist Andy Rothstein returns with the high-energy jazz fusion of "Circuit Breaker". This achievement follows the band's 2022 album, Truth Against the World, which finished as the #1 Top Fusion Album for the year on the Roots Music Report chart.

Aiming squarely for the classic Crusaders vibe meets the guitar wizardry of Andy Rothstein, the track blends sophisticated horn arrangements with funky, articulate, and melodic guitar leads. Produced and co-written by Steve Jankowski, "Circuit Breaker" features a powerhouse ensemble including Steve on trumpet and trombone, Ken Gioffre on saxophone, Tony Senatore on bass, Tom Cottone on drums, and D Pappas on keyboards.

Rothstein’s guitar work offers a melodic voice that bridges the gap between contemporary jazz and blues-rock dynamics, cementing his place as a distinctive voice in modern jazz fusion.

Song of the Day

Circuit Breaker

April 10, 2026

Album: Circuit Breaker
By Andy Rothstein
Label: Vermicious Knid Music
Released: 2026
Duration: 03:43

Album

It's All Over Now, Baby Blue

By Andy Rothstein

Label: Vermicous Knid Music
Released: 2025
Track listing: It's All Over Now, Baby Blue

Song of the Day

It's All Over Now, Baby Blue

July 4, 2025

Album: It's All Over Now, Baby Blue
By Andy Rothstein
Label: Vermicous Knid Music
Released: 2025
Duration: 3:36

Album

Truth Against the World

By Andy Rothstein

Label: Vermicious Knid Music
Released: 2022
Track listing: Perfect Storm; SDPM; Blues; The Witness; Mystic Mud; Strum; Step Out; Hell Mary; Funk 7; Cab 804 (Samba); Truth Against the World.

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Kris Davis, Cole Porter & Lenny Marcus

by Joe Dimino
June 12, 2022

Washington DC-area pianist Lenny Marcus begins the 755th Episode of Neon Jazz with new material off his latest 2022 album When a Door Opens. We also hear new works from Ermelinda Cuellar, Kristina Koller and the Diva Jazz Orchestra. Balancing all this new material are classics from The California Ramblers, Aretha Franklin and Muggsy Spanier. A ...