Rosita Ziroldo

From Bossa Nova to American pop to a French chansonnier, Rosita Kèss
finds the thread, weaving her honeyed alto through twelve original
songs on this tuneful international album. Originally from Venice,
Italy, Rosita Kèss gypsy aura led her to Berlin, Paris, Barcelona, and
London before finding a groove in New York City where she is currently
working with some of the most well-respected musicians in folk and jazz.
The yet-untitled work features a gorgeous duet with Beth Hirsch (of the
band Air), an influence on Rosita s delicate and sweetly accented
voice. A second duet with Gabe Gordon (Natalie Merchant) faintly
recalls Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway. Jim Campilongo, Brian
Mitchell, and Jayne Scarpantoni among others, contribute stellar
accompaniment throughout with Brazilian percussionist Mauro Refosco
(Thom Yorke, David Byrne, Bebel Gilberto) seamlessly tying it all
together.
Produced by Richard Julian (Norah Jones, The Little Willies)
Co-produced by Jesse Murphy (Brazilian Girls, John Scofield)
Featuring:
Avi Bortnik ~ Guitars
Jim Campilongo ~ Guitar
Clark Gayton ~ Trombone, Euphonium
Gabe Gordon ~ Guitar & Vocals
Beth Hirsch ~ Vocals
The Hounds
Richard Julian ~ Guitar
Erik Lawrence ~ Alto Flute
Tony Mason ~ Drums
Brian Mitchell ~ Organ, Wurlitzer, Accordian, Optogon
Jesse Murphy ~ Bass
Mauro Refosco ~ Percussion
Jayne Scarpantoni ~ Cello