Healer
Origin, 2025
9/10
The fusion artist Bobby Rozario brings his inimitable talents to these songs that surround healing and spirit of oneness, where a large cast is in attendance.
The detailed title track starts with Nathaniel Townsley’s skilled drums and James Genus’ animated bass complementing Rozario’s flowing guitar and warm voice, and “Jingo” follows with Joe Romano’s trumpet and Jimmy Bosch’s trombone adding much to the rhythmic climate.
In the middle spot, “Supreme” offers spoken word amid Danny Kean’s dreamy organ and Premik Russel Tubbs’ animated flute via much texturing, while “Raise Your Vibration” uses strong attention to mood plus the spirited guitar and frisky rhythm section that recruits soulful singing.
“Solitude” and “Seasons” exit the listen. The former is soft and elegant thanks to Neil Nail Alexander’s pensive organ and the latter focuses on David Mann’s rich sax prowess.
Perhaps jazz at its core, Rozario also flirts with blues. Raagas, Afro-Latin, classical and rock moments that aren’t short on grooves and melodies for the enlightening listen.
Travels well with: Paul Marinaro- Ellington; Ted Piltzecker- Peace Vibes