Cláudio Roditi

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Genres

jazz, latin jazz, samba jazz

Instruments

trumpet

Biography

Cláudio Roditi was born in Rio de Janeiro on May 28, 1946, and established himself as one of the great jazz trumpeters of his generation. Coming from a Jewish family, he showed early talent by reaching the finals of the International Jazz Competition in Vienna at eighteen, subsequently embarking on international experiences that included a stint in Mexico City and studies at the renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston.

Throughout his career, the musician joined Ed Lincoln's ensemble in the 1960s and later took up residence in New York, where he actively collaborated with major exponents of jazz and Latin jazz. His international talent opened doors to a notable invitation from Dizzy Gillespie to join the United Nations Orchestra, in addition to partnerships with names such as Paquito D'Rivera and Herbie Mann.

Roditi's distinctive style paid homage to great influences of the instrument, having dedicated productions to icons like Lee Morgan. The artist passed away on January 18, 2020, at the age of 73, leaving behind a vast discography that blended jazz sophistication with Brazilian rhythmic richness.

Discography

• Claudio Roditi W/ Kenia – Red On Red (1984)
• Claudio! (1985)
• Gemini Man (1988)
• Paquito D'Rivera, Claudio Roditi, Ralph Moore, Jay Ashby – Return To Ipanema (1989)
• Slow Fire (1989)
• Eight Languages − Klaus Ignatzek, Claudio Roditi, Gustavo Bergalli, Jean-Louis Rassinfosse, Leroy Lowe – Eight Languages (1989)
• Two Of Swords (1991)
• James L. Dean With Claudio Roditi – Mise En Scene (1991)
• Claudio Roditi Featuring Paquito D'Rivera – Milestones (1992)
• Day Waves (1992)
• Aloisio Aguiar Trio With Claudio Roditi – Child Of The Universe (1992)
• Janice Friedman Jazz Quartet Guest Artist Claudio Roditi – Finger Paintings (1993)
• James L. Dean, Claudio Roditi – On The Run (1993)
• Son of Gaudi (1993)
• Jazz Turns Samba (1994)
• Free Wheelin': The Music of Lee Morgan (1994)
• Eddie Engels Quartet Featuring Claudio Roditi – New Beginning (1995)
• Samba - Manhattan Style (1995)
• Lonnie Leibowitz Featuring Eddie Gomez, Claudio Roditi – Three (1995)
• Unterbiberger Hofmusik meets, Claudio Roditi – Bajatto (1995)
• Claudio Roditi, Mind Games – Live (1996)
• Greg Abate Quintet - Greg Abate, Claudio Roditi, Kenny Barron, Rufus Reid, Ben Riley – Bop Lives! (1996)
• Claudio, Rio & Friends (1996)
• Claudio Roditi - Metropole Orchestra (1996)
• Michael Hashim With Claudio Roditi And Dennis Irwin, Richard Wyands, Kenny Washington – Keep A Song In Your Soul (1996)
• Double Standards (1997)
• Chuck Israels & The Metropole Orchestra Featuring Claudio Roditi – The Eindhoven Concert (1998)
• Blue Highways (The Music of Paul Ferguson) (1998)
• Roots, Arthur Blythe, Nathan Davis, Chico Freeman, Benny Golson, Kirk Lightsey, Buster Williams, Ed Thigpen Special Guest Claudio Roditi – For Diz & Bird (2000)
• Jean-Louis Rassinfosse, Claudio Roditi, Gustavo Bergalli, Pierre Vaiana, Fabien Degryse, Klaus Ignatzek, Bruno Castellucci – Crossworlds (2001)
• Paquito D'Rivera Featuring New York Voices And Claudio Roditi – Brazilian Dreams (2002)
• Claudio Roditi, Klaus Ignatzek, Jean-Louis Rassinfosse – Three For One (2002)
• Claudio Roditi, Klaus Ignatzek, Jean-Louis Rassinfosse – Light In The Dark (2004)
• Roditi, Ignatzek, Rassinfosse – Smile (2005)
• Claudio Roditi, Klaus Ignatzek, Jean-Louis Rassinfosse – Reflections (2005)
• Impressions (2006)
• Smile (Live) (2006)
• Brazilliance (2009)
• Thomas Barber's Janus Bloc Featuring Claudio Roditi, Tim Collins, Nasheet Waits – Snow Road (2009)
• Tom Reinbrecht & Sacred Sounds feat. Claudio Roditi – Ten Of A Kind (2009)
• Roditi, Ignatzek, Rassinfosse – Beyond Question (2009)
• Brazilliance X4 (2009)
• Simpatico (2010)
• Roditi, Ignatzek, Rassinfosse – Dedication (2010)
• Bons Amigos (2011)
• Claudio Roditi, Klaus Ignatzek, Jean-Louis Rassinfosse – For A Long Time (2014)
• MusiCollage (2021)
• Passion (In Memory of Claudio [Live]) (2021)
• Jazz Influence (2021)