It as a vibrant fusion project that blends jazz-rock, blues, and world rhythms with spiritual and contemporary themes.
Reviewers have largely praised the album for its emotional depth and technical proficiency: Musical Style: The album is noted for its "jazz rock sound" mixed with Afro-Latin influences.
One reviewer compared Rozario's guitar style and passion to that of Carlos Santana, noting his ability to meld Indian Raagas with fusion vocabulary.
Atmosphere: Contemporary Fusion Review highlighted the "heavy Latin and Afro-Latin rhythms" that engage the listener both physically and emotionally.
And we referred to Rozario as a "musical metaphysician" for his exploration of sonic spiritual themes.
Modern Drummer Magazine called it a "very special and original project" with "wonderful music".
The album features a star-studded cast of musicians, including bassist James Genus, drummer Dennis Chambers, and percussionist Luisito Quintero.
"Healer": The title track opens with a bluesy riff and features vocal chanting, setting a therapeutic and spiritual tone.
"Peace Pilgrim": Opens the album with warm bass lines from Gary Grainger and fluid drumming by Dennis Chambers.
"Heal Me": Described as having a "therapeutic calmness" thanks to its light instrumentation.
"Jingo" and "Samba de Vida": These tracks emphasize the album's strong percussion and rhythmic drive.
Key Personal Background. Rozario is a third-generation musician of Indian and Brazilian-Portuguese descent. This heritage is central to Healer, as he incorporates Hindustani classical training into a modern jazz context to promote a message of "oneness" and "universal vibration".
Throughout the album, Bobby Rozario contributes on electric guitar, lead vocals, and timbales.
Healer- Is more than music, it's a story and a process of moving forward in life, and music being that stream of healing waters, that if we allow ourselves to soak in, it makes everything new in life. HEALER- the album is inspired by life music rhythm and beauty,- an interview with us said Bobby Rozario.
Bobby Rozario is an American Jazz / Rock / Fusion guitarist of Indian/Brazilian-Portuguese descent known for his wizardry on the guitar & idiosyncratic style of interpreting melodic lines of Rock/Jazz /Blues at times blending it with Indian Ragas along with fast musical motifs with captivating lines backed by by the masterful lineup of musicians showcasing Latin, Afro-Cuban & Jazz influences. HEALER (Origin Records) - Rozario's latest offering as a producer, composer, arranger.
HEALER features exceptional musicians who artfully captured the direction, vibration / atmosphere envisioned by the producer in their purest essence. It showcases Bobby's keen awareness of contemporary issues & a profound understanding of the present.
Bobby has brought together a lineup of 20 musicians with background in Jazz / Latin music on this album. HEALER offers an upbeat mood with the sound of Rozario's electric guitar voice & solos backed by world rhythms, having a Jazz Rock sound with vocal interpretations. It showcases the musicality & rhythm by Robby Ameen, James Genus, Ruben Rodriguez, Nathaniel Townsley, Luisito Quintero, & vocalists.
HEALER is an engaging exploration of sound & emotion. Bobby's electric guitar sound & playing style are filled with both, upbeat, cutting-edge solos & smooth melodies backed with Hammond organ players & vocalists, adding a dynamic layer to the album.
HEALER is a thought for brighter days brought forth in the spirit of music rhythm and awareness to life.