The Rosalinde Block Party
Wakes Up the Neighborhood
Rosalinde Block
a veteran singer/songwriter in the New York area, has spent the past 35 years writing and recording for publishers such as CBS/Sony, Jobete (Motown), MCA, Warner/Chappell and RCA/BMG. She has written and sung on jingles, has been a vocal arranger for live acts and album projects, has toured with name acts performing keyboards/ vocals as well as working in cabarets, night clubs, and more piano bars than she'd care to count. Venues she has performed in over the years include The Bottom Line, The Village Gate, The Bitter End and Tramps. She has also played city-sponsored events such as the New York Daily News Summer Concert series, Jazz Vespers at St. Peter's Citicorp Center, "First Night," and has performed her songs in churches with some of the finest gospel choirs in the NY community. Over the years she has brought in great talent to record and perform her songs— the ever-continuing project she umbrellas under the name "The Rosalinde Block Party." Below are just a few of the many wonderful artists Rosalinde has had the honor to work with:
"Singer/songwriter Rosalinde Block has the sultriness of Dusty Springfield and a wealth of material reminiscent of classic Motown spiced with a dash of Steely Dan. She blows me away."
-Louis Levin Management
I was recently exposed to your music through "Angel's Nu-Soul Explosion". I was absolutely blown away by "Isn't It Love" and "Never Known Love".
Your style is refreshing. It's just the kind of music that makes a person feel good all over.It's a wonderful thing to discover artists who were previously unknown to me yet are so talented. You and Angel Rissoff are two of the best artists I have come across in quite some time. I am just really impressed with your voice, style, songs and arrangements. I look forward to hearing more of your material.
Regards,
-John Douglas, Danville, VA
Hey Angel!
'Isn't It Love'--in****ingcredible...you (and her) DA man! Fabulous lyric, should be in a movie.
Here's the playlist...Your pal on this side,
http://www.thayrone.com/playlists/play092406WAAM.html
Angel, This cd is a hit if there ever was one. My favorite tunes are "Soothe You" and the collaboration you do with Rosalinde, "Isn't It Love". I don't know where you met up with her, but she is something special. The two of you are the best artists I've found in a long time. Keep up the outstanding work. Not only that, but your choice of material is always really, really good. I'm located in southern Virginia near Greensboro, NC. If you ever perform anywhere near this area, please let me know. I'd like to be there.By the way, does Rosalinde pronounce her name like Rosa-Linda or Rosalind? Regards,
-"Jazzman"
Rosalinde, don't remember if I contacted you yet or not...but I'm a fan. I play some of your tunes on my radio show. Check out the PLAYLIST pages at www.thayrone.com, you're on last week's four-hour show and several back on down the line. If you have any other stuff you'd like to get me, hit me. Stay on it, sister, and never let them take you alive,
-Thayrone X The Bone Conduction Music Show
Rosalinde: I have been meaning to write to you. I saw you one night at Prohibition in Manhattan. You and your group are uplifting. I love your personality, your voice and your energy. I think "California" or "I Finally Found Your Love" is my favorite. Oh, I like "Faith is like a River" too! I wish more people would appreciate you band. I assume the songs are about you, your son, your cat and your adventures.Your voice is so smooth and as I listen to " Til I make it to the top" I can still see the sincere look on your face as you sing. That night was great. I will be back. I keep checking at your web site for more dates. Good luck and I will see you soon.
-Peace, Larry
“Doin’ On” is a party album, a very enjoyable one. Rosalinde Block’s singing is smooth and sexy. Her songs are well crafted and catchy. With good musicians surrounding her she has created a disc that is a joy to listen, for fans of soul music with a twist.
... Przemek Draheim, Polish Blues & Gospel Radio Host, www.blues.pl/draheim
Singer/songwriter Nikki Armstrong works regularly throughout the NY Tri-State area with her bands, “Whole Lotta Blues” and “The Nikki Armstrong Project.” She has performed/recorded with such artists as Melvin Sparks and the Great Les Paul. Musician’s Liaison for the New York Blues and Jazz Society, Nikki is also a Deejay for WFDU, 89.1 and hosts an r&b show Wednesday afternoons from 1pm to 3:45pm. (nikkiarmstrong.com)
Soul aficionados will recognize veteran r&b drummer Reggie Barnes as the solid backbone behind the classic hit by J.J. Jackson —“It’s All Right.” Easily his most auspicious gig was accompanying Bill Clinton at his inaugural ball. Reggie has recorded and toured with such greats as Ben E. King, Eddie Palmieri and Chuck Jackson.
Guitarist Hui Cox has performed worldwide with artists such as Richie Havens, Wilson Pickett, Anthony Jackson, Chuck Mangione, Mariah Carey, Freddie Jackson, Johnny Copeland, Stanley Turrentine, Dave Mason, Canned Heat, Melanie, Rick Danko, Liza Minelli, The Weather Girls, Odetta and Babatunde Olatunji.
Singer/songwriter Bobby Harden has earned an international reputation as "New York's Soul Man." He has appeared in cities from Reno and Munich to Hong Kong, and was the first singer to perform r&b in the Supreme Court House in Washington D.C. Bobby started singing in the church at the age of 13 and was lead singer for three gospel choirs. Bobby appears with his band regularly throughout the NY tri-state area. (BobbyHarden.com)
Singer/keyboardist James Jones has performed with the Temptations, Frankie Valli, Little Anthony, Sam & Dave, Johnny Thunder, Chuck Jackson, Donny Hathaway, Roy Ayers, among others. As assistant Musical Director for the Harlem Gospel Choir, he toured worldwide and won honors at the MTV Music awards in Malta. James has been a Minister of Music since he was 14 years old.
Singer Ilene Kristen, a member of the original Broadway company of “Grease,” is probably best known for her portrayal as Delia Ryan on “Ryan's Hope” and is currently appearing as Roxanne Balsom on “One Life To Live” for which she has garnered two Daytime Emmy nominations. (www.Ilenekristen.net)
Bassist Keith Lambeth, former music director for Wilson Picket, Sam and Dave, and Richie Havens, has worked with such artists as Aretha Franklin, B.B. King, Albert King, Ray Charles, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Tito Puente, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Percy Sledge, Lou Rawls, Ruth Brown, Bo Diddley, Roy Orbison, Cissy Houston, The James Gang, The Manhattans, Eddie Floyd, Johnny Taylor, Canned Heat, The Jay Geils Band, Buddy Miles, The Intruders, Teena Marie, Melba Moore, Joan Osborne, Phoebe Snow, The Chambers Brothers, Rufus Thomas, The Allman Brothers, Ike Turner, The Rascals, oh—just to name a few…!
Singer/harmonicamaniac Rob Paparozzi is a lead singer not only with his own band but also the original Blues Brothers Band as well as Blood, Sweat & Tears, replacing David Clayton Thomas. Rob's Harmonica can be heard on records from Roberta Flack, Whitney Houston and Judy Collins to Bobby McFerrin and Cyndi Lauper. Rob tours internationally and plays locally with his own band, the Hudson River Rats, featuring veteran drummer Bernard "Pretty" Purdie. (myspace.com/hudsonriverrats)
Saxaphonist Baron Raymonde is one of the busiest players in the New York area. He has his own band which features guitarist Gil Parris. Baron played on the closing theme of NBC's "Today Show" and has worked with countless recording artists including Rod Stewart, The Blues Brothers band, Maceo Parker and Matt "Guitar" Murphy. (www.saxbaron.com)
Singer/songwriter Angel Rissoff has worked with Dion, Matt (Guitar) Murphy, Bobby Byrd, Robben Ford, Darlene Love, John Lee Hooker, Chuck Jackson, Paul Schaffer, The Blues Image, Harvey Fuqua and The New Rascals. He also recorded and played at Carnegie Hall with Cyndi Lauper and was an original member of Little Isidore and The Inquisitors. Angel can be seen all around the country as a member of Kenny Vance and the Planetones. Angel’s CDs are on playlists worldwide. (www.angelmusicinc.com)
