Jim Rotondi & Dena DeRose - Out Of The Past (2026) [Hi-Res]

The album "Out Of The Past" stands as the final collaborative recording by jazz trumpeter Jim Rotondi (Jim Rotondi) and vocalist-pianist Dena DeRose (Dena DeRose), performed alongside bassist Danny Ziemann (Danny Ziemann) and drummer Mario Gonzi (Mario Gonzi) as part of their Vienna Quartet (Vienna Quartet). Captured in the studio just two weeks before Rotondi's (Rotondi) unexpected passing, following a residency at the iconic Jazzland club in Vienna, the release realizes a long-planned initiative. The recording documents a creative partnership rooted in 1990s New York and strengthened through shared academic tenures at the Jazz Institute in Graz.

The repertoire blends classic jazz standards (jazz standards) with original compositions. Interpretations of timeless pieces such as "Blue Gardenia," "Charade," "Moon River," and "The More I See You" sit alongside Rotondi's (Rotondi) original works, including "Blues for Axel" and the title track. The recording emphasizes ensemble cohesion, emotional warmth, and stylistic refinement, serving as a permanent record of the artists' shared musical heritage.

Line-up/Musicians
Jim Rotondi - trumpet
Dena DeRose - vocals, piano
Danny Ziemann - bass
Mario Gonzi - drums

Tracklist:
1. Jim Rotondi & Dena DeRose - Blue Gardenia
2. Jim Rotondi & Dena DeRose - Out Of The Past
3. Jim Rotondi & Dena DeRose - Charade
4. Jim Rotondi & Dena DeRose - The More I See You
5. Jim Rotondi & Dena DeRose - Walkin' My Baby Back Home
6. Jim Rotondi & Dena DeRose - Moon River
7. Jim Rotondi & Dena DeRose - Blues for Axel
8. Jim Rotondi & Dena DeRose - It's Too Late
9. Jim Rotondi & Dena DeRose - You Say You Care