Boston-based trumpet and composer Daniel Rosenthal is a fresh, imaginative new name on the contemporary acoustic jazz scene. His debut CD, Lines, released in September 2011 has received rave reviews from critics across the boards.
Rosenthal was mentored by legendary saxophonist Steve Lacy while studying at the New England Conservatory of Music, and is the son of acclaimed bluegrass singer/songwriter and string player Phil Rosenthal. He is an artist with a unique, engaging vision and is the latest rising jazz star to emerge from the storied ranks of Boston’s Either/Orchestra.
Lines’ open-minded, deeply musical approach brings to mind a range of sounds, from Ornette Coleman’s revolutionary 1959 quartet to the expansive post/bop moods of Lacy. Rosenthal’s quartet - singing-toned, lyrical alto saxophonist Rick Stone, supple bassist Kendall Eddy, and the texturally acute drummer Austin McMahon are the member - explores inspired material that maintains a deft balance between freedom and structure. Newgrass banjoist, Wes Corbett (of Joy Kills Sorrow), guests on four tracks adding an interesting sonic texture to the mix.
Critical success for Lines has recently been pouring in. The CD was jazz journalist Francis Davis’ top pick for debut of the year in 2011’s Rhapsody Jazz Poll. The Boston Phoenix included Rosenthal in Jon Garelick’s list of “Top 10 Jazz Acts to Blow Through the Roof in Boston in 2011.” Daniel was included in jazz journalist Arnaldo DeSouteiro’s top ten lists of 2011 for both trumpet and composition. Feature length profiles of Rosenthal appeared in the Boston Phoenix, the Hartford Courant, and the New Haven Register. In addition, Daniel will be featured in April’s issue of Downbeat Magazine, in the “Players” section.
Rosenthal has been a member of the legendary Boston esnsemble, the Either/Orchestra, since 2006 and has toured many times throughout Europe, North America and Africa with the group. He plays a key role on the group's 2010 release on Accurate Records, “Mood Music for Time Travelors.” Other notable releases that Daniel has contributed to include “Mulatu Steps Out” (2010 - Strut Records) by Mulatu Atstatke and “Everything is Saved,” (2011) by the David Wax Museum.
Daniel studied music at New England Conservatory (B.M and M.M.) where he studied extensively with legendary soprano saxophonist, Steve Lacy and long-time Boston Symphony Orchestra principal trumpet, Charles Schlueter. He has also studied with Bob Brookmeyer, John McNeil, Hankus Netsky, Laurie Frink and Jerry Bergonzi.
In addition to being an active performer, Rosenthal is also a dedicated teacher. He teaches trumpet at several high schools and is also certified Alexander Technique teacher.
Recent venues where Daniel has performed include: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Chicago Jazz Festival, National Theater (Addis Ababa), City Theater (Addis Ababa), Alliance Francaise (Dire Diwa), Teatro Manzoni (Milan), Moers Jazz Festival (Germany), The Barbican (UK), Glastonbury Festival (UK), Music Meeting (Holland), What is Classical Festival (Toronto), Festival of World Cultures (Ireland), Helsinki Festival, Jazz and Ribs Festival (Columbus), Iridium,Smalls, Regattabar, Historic Sweets Ballroom (Oakland), Ryles, Soder Theater (Stockholm), Beantown Jazz Festival, Sanders Theater, Jordan Hall, Institute of Contemporary Art (Bosotn), Litchfield Jazz Festival, and Denver University.
Daniel has performed with Eithiopian music legends, Mulatu Atstatke, Mahmoud Ahmed, Getachew Mekurya, and Alemayehu Eshete. He has also shared the stage with such jazz icons as Steve Lacy, Anthony Braxton, Joe Morris, Allan Chase, Bob Brookmeyer, Medeski Martin and Wood, George Garzone, Ben Monder, Miguel Zenon, Josh Roseman, Curtis Hasselbring, Mike Rivard, Matt Wilson, John Carlson, Charlie Kohlhase, Yoron Israel, Jason Palmer, Ted Poor, Nate McBride, Matt Moran, Bob Moses and many others.
Addition recordings that feature Daniel include, “Multitude” by Characteristic Pitches (feat. Robin Eubanks) ('09), “A Treasury of Bluegrass and Country Songs” by Phil Rosenthal ('09) “Gentle as the Sun” by Naomi Sommers ('09), “Futile Serenade” by Colin Stack ('09), and “Tiny Orchestra” by Johannes Bauer (2008).
