Russ Johnson
Rufus Reid
Matt Endres
BEING is pianist Chris Rottmayer’s fourth album. It’s a collection of original music, written as part of a study of pianist Mulgrew Miller and his recordings with the Woody Shaw Quintet. Joining him on this album are Russ Johnson on trumpet and flugelhorn, Matt Endres on drums, and jazz master Rufus Reid on acoustic bass. The skillful compositions and virtuosic performances on BEING weave an exotic and mysterious tapestry that explores Miller and Shaw’s harmonic and modal concepts.
“Being is a lovingly meticulous study in modal jazz. Rottmayer and his quartet masterfully capture Miller’s lyrical flair and Shaw’s remarkable tonality while also bringing a distinct perspective and fluidity to the record.” – Downbeat Magazine
