...a very special and original project...wonderful music.
A virtuoso of Indian and Brazilian-Portuguese descent, New York City guitarist Bobby Rozario is a third-generation musician, mentored by his parents in Hindustani Classical music while thoroughly pursuing the sounds of jazz and blues. His blazing, idiosyncratic style interprets melodic lines of Raagas and blends them into captivating lines injected with Afro-Latin and jazz/rock/fusion vocabulary. His two albums to date are vast communal affairs, with numerous world-class musicians and singers each bringing their own soaring musical statements, creating joyful, sonically stunning sets of music. Healer is no different. Focused on the theme of healing and the spirit of oneness, they channel their diverse backgrounds and experiences to create melodies and grooves that deeply resonate with unity and hope.
"...stellar contributions from a totally amazing cast...Heavy Latin and Afro-Latin rhythms will keep your ears, your feet and your heart fully engaged..." Contemporary Fusion Review
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Bobby Rozario - guitar, vocals, timbales
Keith Fluitt - vocals (1,2,4)
Carlton Jumel Smith - vocals (1,2,4)
John James - vocals (3,8)
Greg Gonzalez - vocals, drums, percussion (2)
Ricky Rodriguez - vocals, bass (2)
Danny Kean - vocals (6), organ, keyboards (3,5,6,7)
Neil Nail Alexander - organ, keyboards (1,2,4,8,9,10)
Edsel Gomez - piano (3,5)
James Genus - bass (1,4,6,10)
Ruben Rodriguez - bass (3,5,8,9)
Aalics Bronson - bass (7)
Nathaniel Townsley - drums (1,4,6,10)
Robby Ameen - drums (3,5,7,8,9)
Joe Romano - trumpet (2,4,8,9)
Jimmy Bosch - trombone (2,4,8,9)
Premik Russel Tubbs - flute (5)
David Mann - tenor sax (10)
Jhair Sala - percussion (1,4,6,10)
Luisito Quintero - percussion (3,5,8,9)
Produced by Bobby Rozario
Recorded by David Kowalski
at Teaneck Sound Studios, Teaneck, NJ
Assistant Engineer: Andrew Milea
Recorded on December 1, 2024, March 4, 17 & June 24, 2025
Mixed by David Kowalski
at The Singularity, Hackensack, NJ
Mastered by Steven Fallone
at Sterling Sound Studios, Edgewater, NJ
Cover Art Design & Illustration by Kate Saba
Photography by Kate Saba
Cover design & layout by John Bishop