Ron Schepper, Textura This wonderful double-album set by Israeli saxophonist Daniel Rotem aspires to serenade the future, but it most definitely serenades the listener. With five-string violinist Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, pianist Miro Sprague, acoustic bassist Alex Boneham, and drummer Roberto Giaquinto aboard (guitarist Jeff Parker and vocalist Erin Bentlage also make appearances), the instrumental resources Rotem … Read More
Alex W. Rodriguez, Downbeat Israel-born saxophonist Daniel Rotem’s sophomore album is the latest document of a vibrant jazz resurgence in Los Angeles, the bandleader’s adopted home since 2014. Rotem offers a heartfelt, searching quality on this exciting double-disc endeavor, evident in his compositions, melodic interpretation and spacious improvisational approach. Guest soloist Jeff Parker’s guitar sets … Read More
Geno Thackara, All About Jazz However scary the world seems, Daniel Rotem remains determined to look on the bright side. The New York City saxophonist considers his music not just an art form but a reflection of life with a Zen-like perspective on time. Following suit, Serenading the Future is all about unity. Its framework is a simple one that allows … Read More
George Harris, Jazz Weekly I had a chance to catch tenor saxist Daniel Rotem’s concert at the Blue Whale when he made this recording, and judging by the music on this two disc set, I’m really sorry I missed it. Rotem has a gorgeous fog of a tone, evoking images of vintage Ben Webster with … Read More
Chris Spector, Midwest Record A far more Zen inspired set than you would expect from an Israeli, Rotem is apparently wise beyond his years as he comes out with a double cd for his second recording and fills it with a lushness that almost takes it beyond categorization. Stellar instrumental music that feels like it … Read More
Daniel Rotem, “Who Is It?” “Who Is It?” is fast becoming one of Israeli saxophonist-composer Daniel Rotem’s best known original compositions. Described as a song about “who you are vs. who you want to be,” Rotem featured it on his debut album, Be Nice, and revisits it on his new tour-de-force double album, Serenading the Future, released … Read More
Visionary saxophonist Daniel Rotem is proud to release his new album Serenading the Future TODAY! On this magnetic tour-de-force double album, Rotem is joined by violinist Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, pianist Miro Sprague, bassist Alex Boneham, and drummer Roberto Giaquinto. Guitarist Jeff Parker is featured on one track and vocalist Erin Bentlage on two. A follow-up to Rotem’s … Read More
Leonid Auskern, Jazz Даниэль Ротем – представитель многочисленной израильской джазовой диаспоры в США. В Израиле этот саксофонист и композитор получил отличное образование, но затем сменил Тель-Авив на Бостон, отправившись повышать джазовую квалификацию в известный колледж Беркли. Повезло ему и постажироваться в Институте джаза им. Телониуса Монка в Калифорнии, где ему выпала редкая удача выступить вместе … Read More
Saxophonist, Composer and Arranger Daniel Rotem Offers an Optimistic View for a United Perspective on New Album Serenading the Future Out September 28th, 2018 “Daniel Rotem is a real seeker. He has the rabid curiosity of someone who needs to do something new to feel alive. At this time, when it is rare to find … Read More
