Jonny Rostamabadi - Rocksteady (Marc Broussard Cover)
As we're heading into October shortly (in a few days), I wanted to share a clip from a concert I did in the fall several years ago at my Alma Mater, Berklee College of Music. This particular show was an ambitious undertaking - I wanted to create arrangements of the songs I selected for a mini-orchestra as well as incorporate as many of my musician friends as I could. The concert featured a full rhythm section as well as a mini strings, woodwinds, and brass section, as well as a full group of background singers. I continue aspiring to be able to perform contemporary music - pop, rock, and r&b - with a full (or mini) orchestra, as I love the richness it brings to songs. Someday when I'm playing amphitheaters and arenas, I'll have a tour that does just this!!! Enjoy!
"Rocksteady" - Original Song by Marc Broussard
Re-Arrangement by Débòrah Pierre and Jonny Rostamabadi
"Miles To Go Before I Sleep" Concert. David Friend Recital Hall, Berklee College of Music. Fall 2011.
Lead Vocals: Jonny Rostamabadi
BG Vocals: Elizabeth Scher,
Débòrah Pierre,
Hannah Hershman,
Sarah Grina,
Robert Scott Davis, and
Jeremy Matticks
Violins: Goeun Park and
Chieh Wei Chiu
Cello: Stephanie Dye
Trumpets: Ismael Balderas Wong and
Connor Buckley
Trombone: Ben Al-Mateen
Flute: Leah Washington
Reed 2: Stevan Rexroat
Piano: Casey Kidd
Guitar: Amy Mantis and
Peter Flom
Bass: Will Melones
Drum Set: Aaron Drescher
Percussion: Sarah McDaniel