Jazz breaking news: Oli Rockberger gets in the habit at Pizza
Monday, March 25, 2013
British-born, New York-based singer songwriter and jazz keyboardist Oli Rockberger returns to London for the launch of his new solo album, Old Habits, at Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho on Wednesday 27 March.
Released last week on 18 March, the album is the follow up to 2005’s Hush Now, and continues Rockberger’s trademark mix of Steely Dan-esque jazz harmonies and pop hooks, aided on the launch gig by a strong UK band featuring London-based US bassist Michael Janisch, saxophonist Paul Booth, MOBO-nominated guitarist Femi Temowo and in-demand jazz/session drummer Troy Miller.
Rockberger is also known for electro-funk-fusion trio Mister Barrington, who also performed in the capital recently to great reviews, while the versatile Berklee-trained keyboardist has been clocking up sessions and tours with the likes of Randy Brecker, Will Lee and Steve Gadd, as well as hip hop stars Common and Queen Latifah.
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– Mike Flynn