Infinity Mirrors by Richard D. Ruttenberg

Reviews:

Prolific composer/keyboardist Richard D. Ruttenberg’s latest EP, “Infinity Mirrors,” demonstrates his continued artistic excellence, beginning with the sophisticated and energetic title track. Ruttenberg collaborates with an accomplished ensemble: Jimmy Haslip serves as both producer and bassist, Randal Clark features on saxophones, and Steve Pruitt provides drums for tracks two and four, with Ruttenberg himself on keyboards and additional instrumentation. The second track, “Ramanujan,” is notable for its intricate chordal textures, leading into “Strange Land.” Track four opens with the evocative sound of a thunderstorm, seamlessly transitioning into the intellectually engaging “Brainstorm,” characterized by syncopated rhythms and atmospheric electronic elements. The compositions “Partition” and “Paradox” follow, each reflecting clear influences from
Eighties-era Weather Report. Overall, "Infinity Mirrors" offers compelling, atmospheric arrangements and stands as a strong addition to Ruttenberg’s already extensive body of work.
- Composer/Arranger Saxophone Recording Artist Brian Grace

I'm stunned at the beauty of this album. The musicianship is without peer, not to mention the Saxophone really caught my ear! Congratulations on yet another amazing album.
- Composer & multi instrumentalist Dann Glenn






Personnel:

RICHARD D. RUTTENBERG - Composer, film scorer, recording artist. Keyboards, synths, drum & percussion programming. (Jimmy Haslip, Barry Finnerty, Dean Parks, John Daversa, David Budway, Storm Warning, Delicate Droids, RiZe, Jo Kerr, The Drifters, Little Royal). Multiple film scores contributed to wins at film festivals including HIMPFF, LAIFFA, Berlin Film Festival, Louisville Film Festival, Philadelphia Film Festival, Logan Film Festival, SFBFF, San Diego Black FF, American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Miami FF & Cannes Film Festival.

JIMMY HASLIP - Electric bass & additional synths. Three time Grammy winner w/ 22 nominations! (Jeff Lorber, Eric Marienthal, Bruce Hornsby, Rita Coolidge, Gino Vannelli, Kiss, Tommy Bolin, Allan Holdsworth, Marilyn Scott, Chaka Khan, Al Jarreau, Donald Fagen, Anita Baker, and countless others). He is a celebrated music artist, producer, and is known the world over for his masterful musicianship. He is also very well liked and highly regarded by his peers and fans everywhere.

RANDAL CLARK-Saxophonist (Jeff Lorber, Jimmy Haslip, Russell Ferrante, Mark Lettieri, Gary Novak, Michael Thompson, David Mann, Scott Kinsey). He has appeared at numerous jazz festivals and concerts around the country as a featured performer, as well as notable performances with Jeff Lorber Fusion. He performs regularly with the Utah Symphony Orchestra and is a regular session musician for tv, movie, video games, and more. He performs on YouTube as a member of the "Cannonball Band" sharing the stage with artists like: Gerald Albright, Eric Darius, Najee, Elan Trotman, Andrew Neu, Lebron, and Keith Anderson to name a few.

STEVE PRUITT-Drums (Cornell Dupree, Bobby Sparks, Eddie Gomez, Shelley Carroll, Adam Rogers, Miles Okazaki, Alan Jay Palmer, Keith Anderson, Jimi Tunnell, Makoto Ozone, Bernard Wright, Dave Stryker, Blue Lou Marini, Phil Woods, Youngjoo Song, Oz Noy, Jeff Lorber, Jimmy Haslip & Mike Stern). Steve was also a member of the Grammy Winning Funk/World music jam band Snarky Puppy. From 2006-2008, he toured with them heavily and can be heard on the records "The World is getting Smaller", "Bring us the Bright" and the live DVD "Reel to Real."

Richard D. Ruttenberg is a film scorer and recording artist. Educated at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, his bands RiZe & Delicate Droids are both signed to Superfreq Records. "Four Beats and Some Sweets" & "Orgasm Raygun" are both available @ Beatport worldwide. He is also signed to STARKFutures Recordings. World renown guitarist Barry Finnerty proclaims him "The king of atmosphere".