Rosenberg Trio appreciation thread?

redblues · February 2011

Reason for this thread; been listening to Seresta from 89', one of those few 10/10's you come across. The 'Bergs deserve a dedicated thread

Album: Seresta

Live: Samois 2010, the ease with which Nou'sche played in complement with Stochelos' lead

Anecdote: Didn't remember until much later, but an ex guitar teacher asked me if i knew Django?..no...Well you must know Stochelo Rosenberg?....... Who???........*sigh* .....nevermind

Vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWtGUD1lXxA

klaatu · February 2011

Nous'che is DA MAN! I was fortunate to score second row center seats for the Rosenberg Trio concert in Montreal last June (with the added attraction of Denis Chang's group), with my seat being directly in front of Nous'che. It was like attending a master class in rhythm guitar. And Nonnie is no slouch on bass.

Soref · February 2011

Y'know... I'll second this thread.
I had the extreme pleasure of crashing at Steve Royall's campsite in Samoreau in '02 when I was sixteen or so, and Stochelo visited to jam with phenomenal british guitarist Jonny Hepbir. It changed my life. That was the moment that I decided this music is what I wanted to do. Now, without the aid of a day job, I'm almost exclusively gigging and teaching with just this music.
I know without Stochelo that wouldn't be the case.
Also, went back to Samois in '03 and the trio's concert was a harrowing event to behold. The Rosenberg Trio have certainly been great ambassadors, and more, for Gypsy Jazz for years and years and years.
Also, yeah Nousche is almost peerless. No doubt, he's an incredible musician.
For what my humble opinion's worth, these guys deserve all the many accolades they've garnered over the years.

Best,
Jack

Bob Holo · February 2011

I'll third that... they are great players and great gentlemen - a truly class act. Ivan too. They take their work very seriously, but they don't take themselves seriously... They're big on talent & small on attitude... good people & good ambassadors for this music.

wayne nakamura · February 2011

Soref wrote:

It changed my life. That was the moment that I decided this music is what I wanted to do. Now, without the aid of a day job, I'm almost exclusively gigging and teaching with just this music.
Best,
Jack

That's really great Jack!

When I read posts on other guitar forums where people say "I'm lost or I'm in a rut, what should I do?" I always want to tell them to get into Django.

rimm · February 2011

Nouche is da man. But as previously stated, Hono is da man too. Good thread though Redblues, first time I saw them perform ol man river live I was blown away-really it was Angelo who started the ball rolling for me though, walking through the park on the way to work with the Serge Camps CD in my huge walkman, and deciding to take the day off work to take it all in. Sheer disbelief.
As the ear matures though , which I feel it does, the level of perfection in tone and feel to Stochelo and Nouche's playing starts to come through. The Djangologists' album is case in note. They arethe high kings. 8)

Steveareno · February 2011

For me it was the YouTube clip at Samois doing Rose Room. Really turned my head around. I was struggling (and still struggling) with that tune. Love these cats and have several CDs....so consistent, prolific and on their game. Wish they'd make it to SoCal some time. Would be nice to see them in a club setting. Seems like the few US gigs they do are confined to festivals.
Swang on,

Phil · February 2011

To add to that appreciation, here's a clip that I took of Stochelo at IGGF 2008 with Biel Ballaster Trio...Stochelo really let's loose on his solo and I found him to be more relaxed and free than when I saw him with his trio.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4FpTop_7ls

enjoy!

Phil

HotTinRoof · February 2011

New to the Gypsy Jazz scene... Don't know what it is about the Rosenberg Trio, the style, the tone, the rhythm, something in the vibe... but I find myself constantly going back to them for a listen. All I own is the Seresta - 20 Years Anniversary.

What else do you recommend? I feel myself leaning more and more towards rhythm.

klaatu · February 2011

My personal favorite is Live in Samois: http://tinyurl.com/6c88rbx

There is also a video of the same concert, which will give you some great views of Nous'che's rhythm playing.