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Member Since: 26/08/2006
Band Website: http://jrzsystem.com
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Drummer Todd Roberson began his career with a study of percussion fundamentals and a dedicated practice regimen. His natural talents flourished and for three consecutive years he won all-state awards for drum-kit and snare solo. Through teaching, studio work and live performance Roberson continues to develop as a master of syncopated rhythms. DRUM! has featured his playing and arranging skills and stated "Roberson has startling technical ability as well as a melodic ear for drum-set orchestration."
"Nationally acclaimed players Troy Johnson (bass,) Mark Zavon (guitar,) and Todd Roberson (drums) have joined forces to issue music without words that speaks volumes quite eloquently." METAL EDGE
Since relocating to L.A. in 2000 and teaming up with multi-platinum original "RATT" front man, Stephen Pearcy, a lot has happened to the three boys from Omaha (Troy Johnson-bass, Todd Roberson-drums and Mark Zavon-guitar).
Countless tours of north America followed, first as "Nitronic", later as "RATT featuring Stephen Pearcy" and most recently simply as the "Stephen Pearcy Band"(a.k.a. "Ratt Bastards"), which is currently finishing a new studio album of revamped "RATT" classics. This latest recording features JRZ System plus heavy-hitting special guest guitarists Jake E. Lee (Ozzy Osbourne, Badlands) and George Lynch (Dokken, Lynch Mob), scheduled for release late this year on Cleopatra records.
Over the years JRZ system have received rave reviews in magazines and print around the world, including; "Rolling Stone", "Metal Edge", "Guitar Player", "Bass Player" and "Drum", to name a few. They have performed at Hollywoods famed "Musicians Institute" as well as other L.A. landmarks, including the "Whisky-A-Go-Go", the "Baked Potato", and most recently as mainstays at the "Cat Club" on the Sunset Strip.
Between touring, recording and videos (including appearances on VH-1), JRZ System has continued to evolve into a three-legged musical monster with no end in sight.
"Drummer Todd Roberson has startling technical ability as well as a melodic ear for drum-set orchestration." DRUM!
"JRZ System produce an original style of music with it's own powerful sound." THE INSTRUMENTALS OF ROCK
"JRZ System opened up the evening with a jaw-dropping instrumental set." 1998 TOMMY BOLIN TRIBUTE CONCERT
PROGRESSION - JRZ System: Greenhouse Effect (CD, 29:53); Novox Music. Spunky Nebraska fusion trio Troy Johnson (bass), Todd Roberson (drums) and Mark Zavon (guitar) returns from a long hiatus with a delightful little album that emphasizes melody, harmony and playful arrangements over generic chopzilla. Interestingly, these guys pack a lot of virtuosity and variety into eight tracks spanning a mere 30 minutes. Like gourmet fast food, Greenhouse Effect is a quick but exquisitely satisfying aural feast. Things get off to a joyously rockin' beginning with "Tropical Cancer" and "Riverside" before the emphasis downshifts to tasty grooves on Tommy Bolin's "Savannah Woman," and "Floating in a Bowl." Deft country-jazz pickin' is explored a la Dixie Dregs on "R.R. ..1" and "Polk County Shuffle." The album then closes with the aptly titled "What the Funk" and the sole vocal track, "Bonedaddy ... Don't Ask." The eight-minute finale is an especially classy number with jarring guitar leads and an accomplished sense of swing. Hats off to the JRZ System for proving that progressive fusion can transcend pointless instrumental indulgence on behalf of genuine songwriting. PROGRESSION
ROCKPILE JRZ SYSTEM Self-titled {NoVox} Immediately, these guys sound like the bad brothers of King Crimson, with a much more aggressive style and a mission to fry my brain. Entirely instrumental, there are times where they dive into jazz, but there are few moments that aren't full of electric fire and musical explosions. Parts of the music slip into sections that seem to disregard time signatures altogether, but the fact that they are so in sync with one another leads me to believe that they are all counting together. They've just left me out of it, I guess. It would be fair to say that JRZ System is predominantly a musician's band, but there is an effort to incorporate repeating melodies and accessible song structures that may broaden their appeal. Not for the squeamish, if you enjoy an occasional dose of semi-self-indulgent rock music, this band delivers. ROCKPILE
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Record Label: novoX music
Type of Label: Indie
