PARIS MOVE, JAZZ JOURNALIST ASSOCIATION, THIERRY DE CLEMENSAT
"If you were a teenager when Santana's Amigos or Europa came out in 1976, Bobby Rozario's "Healer" will strike a deeply familiar chord, the same surge of energy, the same feverish Latin pulse that once set the air on fire. But here, there's something else woven into the fabric, a dose of jazz fusion, a whisper of African soul.
Rozario's sound is shaped by his dual Indian and Brazilian heritage, which seems to guide him toward a musical language of perpetual celebration, a party that never really ends. The result feels like one of those pre-1980s albums that produced multiple Billboard hits week after week, when the charts still carried some soul and surprise, before today's industrial, dollar-fueled pop machine took over, all beat, no heart.On Healer, every track feels carefully built, every intro and outro sculpted with intention. The production is lush, almost cinematic, and the attention to detail recalls an era when musicianship mattered more than metrics.
Both of his albums to date have been vast collaborative projects, bringing together an international roster of musicians and singers, each contributing a distinct accent, resulting in joyous, sonically radiant works. Healer continues that journey, centered on themes of unity and healing, where the collective experience of the players gives rise to music that breathes hope and connection. And this album is no exception, Healer boasts an impressive list of contributors, none of whom are here just for show. It took several listens to catch all the nuances, the interplay between percussion and horn lines, the subtle shifts in harmony, the layers of rhythm that emerge and dissolve like colors in motion.
This is music meant to be lived in, not merely heard. For older listeners, it will stir a gentle nostalgia for a time when fusion was fresh, daring, and spiritually charged. For younger ears, it may feel like a revelation, proof that this kind of vibrant, groove-driven, deeply human music still has a place today. It’s music that invites both the body and the spirit to dance.
On Healer, every track feels carefully built, every intro and outro sculpted with intention.
The production is lush, almost cinematic, and the attention to detail recalls an era when musicianship mattered more than metrics.
Both of his albums to date have been vast collaborative projects, bringing together an international roster of musicians and singers, each contributing a distinct accent, resulting in joyous, sonically radiant works. Healer continues that journey, centered on themes of unity and healing, where the collective experience of the players gives rise to music that breathes hope and connection. And this album is no exception, Healer boasts an impressive list of contributors, none of whom are here just for show. It took several listens to catch all the nuances, the interplay between percussion and horn lines, the subtle shifts in harmony, the layers of rhythm that emerge and dissolve like colors in motion.
This is music meant to be lived in, not merely heard. For older listeners, it will stir a gentle nostalgia for a time when fusion was fresh, daring, and spiritually charged. For younger ears, it may feel like a revelation, proof that this kind of vibrant, groove-driven, deeply human music still has a place today. It’s music that invites both the body and the spirit to dance.
CONTEMPORARY FUSION REVIEWS, Dick Metcalf
"I seldom get “that” excited by a new album these days ( I’ll be 77 next month, if the chemo don’t get me first, lol), but the absolutely scorching guitar originality that guitarist brings to this new album will have you RAWKin’ from the opening notes to the end of the 11 superb tunes offered up (think Santana at Woodstock – yeah, THAT KIND of excitement, people)…"
WTJU, RUSSEL PERRY
"The first note of guitarist Bobby Rozario's new release, Carlos Santana sprang to mind and wouldn't go away. Quickly, this became less of a liability (hasn't Santana already done this) and more of an asset (I always loved this sound, especially those first several Columbia records). Recorded over a number of sessions, the instrumentation and personnel varies from track to track. Careful listening reveals that Rozario is not a one-trick pony and his tunes resonate with highlife, latin grooves, gospel, fusion, flamenco and blues all informed by his fiery drive and biting tone".
PRESS RELEASE
TRACK LISTING:
2. Jingo 5:57
3. Samba de Vida 7:55
4. Supreme 6:57
5. Paramour 6:28
6. Raise Your Vibration 6:27
7. Spirits 5:48
8. Rhythm 4:55
9. Solitude 6:16
10. Seasons 4:30
Executive Producer, Composer, Arranger: Bobby Rozario | ASCAP
LINEUP
BOBBY ROZARIO GUITAR / VOCALS / PERCUSSION VOCALS: Bobby Rozario (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) backing vocal (1,3) Keith Fluitt (1, 2, 4) Carlton Jumel Smith (1, 2, 4) John James (3,8) Danny Kean (6) GREG GONZALEZ (2) RICKY RODRIGUEZ (2) DAVID KOWALSKI (2) KEYBOARDS: Neil Nail Alexander organ (1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10) keyboard (2, 10) Edsel Gomez piano (3,5) Danny Kean organ (3, 5, 6, 7) BASS: James Genus (1,4,6,10) Ricky Rodriguez (2) RUBEN Rodriguez (3,5,8,9) Aalics Bronson (7) DRUMS: Nathaniel Townsley (1,4,6,10) Robby Ameen (3,5,7,8,9) Greg Gonzalez (2) PERCUSSION: Jhair SalA conga/percussion (1,4,6,10) Luisito Quintero conga/percussion (3,5,8,9) timbales (5) Greg Gonzalez conga/percussion (2) Bobby Rozario timbales (2,4) WINDS: Joe Romano trumpet (2,4,8,9) Jimmy Bosch trombone(2,4,8,9) David Mann saxophone(10) Premik Russel Tubbs flute(5)
ABOUT
Origin Records Artiste, Bobby Rozario is an American guitar virtuoso of Indian / Brazilian - Portuguese descent known for his wizardry on the guitar.
Latest album - HEALER (Origin Records) Out November 2025 Bobby Rozario's latest offering as an Executive producer, composer, arranger and guitarist culminates in his upcoming album HEALER, set to be released in November of 2025.
This project features exceptionally talented musicians who artfully captured the direction, vibration and atmosphere envisioned by the producer in their purest essence. The album showcases Bobby's keen awareness of contemporary issues and a profound understanding of the present resulting in new hybrid expressions of musicality that convert a sense of positivity and the universal vibration.
As Executive Producer of this record Bobby Rozario has brought together a lineup of 20 musicians with background in Jazz and Latin music who are performing on this album. HEALER is not just an album, it is a vibe created by Bobby Rozario as composer and guitarist, where the music offers an upbeat mood with the sound of Rozario's electric guitar voice and solos blending backed by world rhythms, having a Jazz Rock sound with vocal interpretations. The Album showcases the musicality and rhythm by musicians like, Robby Ameen, James Genus, Ruben Rodriguez, Nathaniel Townsley, Luisito Quintero, and vocalists who appear on this exceptional record.
HEALER by Bobby Rozario sounds like an engaging exploration of sound and emotion. It seems to beautifully combine elements of jazz rock and world rhythms showcasing Rozario not only as a guitarist but also as a composer and arranger. Bobby’s electric guitar sound and playing style are filled with both, upbeat, cutting-edge solos and smooth melodies backed with Hammond organ players and vocalists, adding a dynamic layer to the album, providing listeners with a rich auditory experience. HEALER is not just an album, but it is a thought for brighter days brought forth in the spirit of music rhythm and awareness to life.
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