My music is based on the belief of communication. Our music is committed to be the best it can be and that the music makes connections to each listener. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals. RJRuotolo has been a performing musician since the age of 15 years old. He has earned Performance and Music Education degrees from the Berklee College of Music, Boston Ma. '78. Ruotolo has studied with the best namely; D. Samuels, G. Burton, J. Hunt, A. Dawson, F. Buda, M. Goodrick, Major Holley, John La Porta, and others. He has performed with; Donald O'Conner, Martini & Rossi, Clark Terry, Claudio Roditi, Dennis Wilison, Billy Drewes, Maury Amsterdam, Godfrey Cambridge, Jonny Rae, Harmonica Rascals, and others. 

 

RJRUOTOLO will compose music to compliment your film or television project. Compositions in the jazz,latin/salsa, fusion, modal concepts are welcomed for commission.

 

I would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you music that is enjoyable, dancable, inspirational, and fresh. *Vocalists are available upon special request! 

 

I would suggest that you listen to the sound samples from previous performances to gain a perspective of the breath and scope of my music. Please feel free to enter your contact information in the *Contact Us page of this web site. I will then be back in touch. 

 

Based in New Haven Connecticut

Will travel for special concerts, special events and commissions.

 

Your hours are My hours! Summers are BEST TIME FOR TOURS AND TRAVEL DATES, CONCERTS AND FESTIVALS!