Dr. Scott Routenberg Composer, Arranger, Jazz Pianist PRESS and QUOTES

"Scott Routenberg is a rare musician with both the experience to play modern jazz piano on the highest level and the discipline to write elegant, long-form symphonic pieces." -Christian Howes (jazz violinist)

“…a writer with a distinctive original voice and the solid craft to match.” -Fred Sturm (jazz educator and composer)

“A fantastic orchestrator.” -Howard Levy (harmonica, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones)

“Scott Routenberg is one of the most inventive Big Band arrangers I have worked with. He is able to take my compositions or other compositions and breathe new life into them...his arrangements are the most attractive ones in my shows and the audience is left spellbound.” -Jeremy Monteiro (Singapore jazz pianist and big band leader)

“Great writing and playing [on Jazztronicus] very inventive and original-that’s so nice to hear. Everyone on the CD is very very impressive. Keep up the excellent work. I think you’ll be very successful in this difficult biz.” -Randy Brecker (jazz trumpter and composer)

“…piano-bass-drums magic from a personal perspective.” [on The Scott Routenberg Trio at Indy Jazz Fest 2015] JAY HARVEY UPSTAGE, 1-20-2015 -Jay Harvey

“Scott Routenberg’s Blackbird turned split-second instrumental interplay into a realistic set of bird calls.” INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, NUVO NEWSWEEKLY, 1-17-2011 -Rita Kohn

“Blackbird is equally charming above a foundation of harp and pizzicato celli as it once was accompanied by solitary guitar. Carried by clarinet and marimba, the melody remained gentle and sweet.” ORLANDO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, ORLANDO SENTINEL, 4-23-2011 -Jim Abbott

"[Routenberg's Concerto for Jazz Violin and Orchestra] was wonderful, its syncopated embellishments reminiscent of Aaron Copland, an American hoedown and a whole lot more. This composition is a true keeper, every bit as fine as much of Copland and Leonard Bernstein.” -THE NEAPOLITAN- Peg Goldberg Longstreth

"...the soundtrack-ready opus [Bandwidth, from Jazztronicus] resembles some of Herbie Hancock's future shocks." -THE PALM BEACH POST- Bill Meredith

"Congratulations to Miami-based pianist and music instructor Scott Routenberg, who, in July, became the first jazz songwriter to win the 'Maxell Song of the Year' in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest." -JAZZIZ- Bill Meredith

"Pianist Routenberg is a poetic soul. His tone is like drops of liquid gold, with exquisite voicing and meticulous phrasing...Routenberg exhibited a formidable mastery of keyboard technique, but never produced a harsh or strident tone. The piano literally sang in his hands, and it was a joy to hear a clear, easily discernable melodic line with luscious legato. Routenberg is also an intellect whose delight in rhythmic puzzles teased the ear and brain. Soprano Kathleen Grace joined the trio midway through the first half of the concert, further confirming Routenberg's abilities- he is a superb accompanist." -HILTON HEAD JAZZ SOCIETY/THE ISLAND PACKET- Louise Causey Lewis

"This 2003 recording [Lots of Pulp] from UM-trained pianist-composer Routenberg blew me away. While you marvel at the inventiveness of his sound-design — he sampled everything from the jingle of sacks of change to the thwuck of concentrated orange juice squeezed from its container — the masterful compositions and good humor win you over. Colors from violin, harp and cello to flute, sax and oboe add to the tonal pallette, mixing the organic and electronic in a very modern and satisfying way." -BOB WEINBERG'S BLOG- Bob Weinberg

"Routenberg creates true world music by using everything and the kitchen sink on Lots of Pulp." -THE PALM BEACH POST- Bill Meredith 2003

"For composer Scott Routenberg, the world is his studio. His juicy music is so fresh, it'll fool ya." -CITYLINK- Bob Weinberg