Guitarist Thom Rotella comes from the school of Wes Montgomery, but puts his own things into his six strings, whether on classics we know or his own blossoms as composer and arranger.
With Right Time Left Thom shows off those composer skills on tributes to Benny Golson and Russell Malone, aside some classic material, with an engaging group, highlighted with special guests saxophonist Ernie Watts, trumpeter Jeremy Pelt and pianist Antonio Adolfo.
WBGO's "Daybreak" host Gary Walker spoke with Thom Rotella about the new album and his amazing career.
Thom Rotella talks to Gary Walker about some of his favorite musicians.
Hear a track from Thom's new release each weekday morning @ 8:20AM Dec. 1-5 another feature made possible by the members of WBGO.
You can SEE Gary Walker's entire conversation with Thom Rotella below: