His new group features a selection of originals mixed with music from the Chris Potter Underground Orchestra, and Keith Jarrett’s “American Quartet.”  Tom’s music takes a modern shape, while still keeping the rootsy melodic approach he’s known for. Joining him in his quartet are saxophonist Jason Didia, drummer Sean Perlmutter, and bassist Jonathon Muir-Cotton.

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Associated Acts include the late great Marcus Belgrave & Richard Groove Holmes, Earl Klugh, Harvey Mason, organissimo & The Supremes.

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Now, Matthew LoRusso is teaming up with Detroit vocalist and trumpeter, Dave Vessella to bring you tunes you’ve all heard in a new package. From songs written in the ’20s or written last month, this group takes advantage of harmonic liberties and stylistic choices that will turn your favorite tunes into something new to be enjoyed by all.

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A local veteran guitarist who has performed at many venues across the metro –Detroit area, specializing in jazz, swing, latin, funk and blues. From Big bands (Rhythm Society Orchestra) to small groups (organ trios, duo settings and quartets, often with many of Detroit’s finest musicians). Andy returns to Cliff Bells, and will be once again in a organ trio format, exploring the music of the Soul Jazz idiom as exemplified by greats like Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell and others.

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In addition to his recording career, Randy has toured and played with some of the most acclaimed names in jazz, including Lionel Hampton, Houston Person and Etta Jones, Lonnie Smith, and has played for 17 years as a regular member of the Lou Donaldson Quartet. He has traveled the world concertizing, both as a bandleader and side musician, performing at the top clubs and festivals all over the United States, Europe, Japan, Thailand, and South America.

Already recognized the world over for his guitaristic prowess, Randy’s live performances and last two recordings feature him as a vocalist as well, singing his original songs as well as standards and blues standards. His vocals have been favorably compared to those of Ray Charles, and the combination of instrumental and vocal performances make for an extremely varied and entertaining live set. Both his vocal and substantial catalogue of instrumental compositions enjoy frequent airplay, both in the traditional and internet radio formats.
Randy has also taught music at New York University, the Hartt School of Music in Hartford Connecticut, the University of Miami in Coral Gables Florida, and several other major American universities of note, in addition to conducting master classes in such diverse locations as Wales UK and Helsinki Finland.

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