Member Since: 11/6/2005
Band Website: tuckerrountree.com
Band Members: Jason Lawrence on drums
Doug Wright on bass
Bobby James on drums
Tucker Rountree on guitars,vocals, acoustic piano, keyboards,casio
Sounds Like: QUOTES AND REVIEWS :
"Tucker Rountree is a gifted young guitarist whose debut C.D.
contains some very nice gems. There's a bright future ahead for
this fine guitarist." ( 5 x GRAMMY nominated artist ) -ERIC JOHNSON
"There’s a guy touring named Tucker Rountree; he’s an up-and-coming player, and he’s really good. I enjoy his playing." - VAIL DAILY (article w/ eric johnson)
Jazz guitarist Tucker Rountree and the Sound explore the possibilities of modern jazz with a nod to pop, concentrating on improvisational excursions that always bear fruit. Tucker’s from Utah, but frequents Austin for musical inspiration.
— JEFF McCORD (Editor of TEXAS MONTHLY MAGAZINE / KUT. AUSTIN 90.5 )
"Great guitar sound."..."When he lets loose rhythmically it has a
saxophone like thing which I enjoy."
-WOLFGANG MUTHSPIEL
"Sharp writing and soloing ."
"Rountree displays a warm tone, sureness of touch, and approach
hat crosses Eric Johnson and John McLaughlin."
-ALLABOUTJAZZ.COM
"I like what Tucker Rountree goes for ! " - PAT METHENY (17 x grammy winner )
"My compliments to Rountree and his cats!"
-MIKE METHENY
"Tucker Rountree is proof that Jazz is far from dead. The young
guitarist is the personification of the definition of Jazz.
-PHIL UPCHURCH
"Tucker is one talented guy!"
-SARA HICKMAN
"I found his music very pleasant to listen to. Everybody sounds
good individually and also as an ensemble."
-AIRTO MORIERA
Record Label: AUSTONE RECORDS (austin, tx )
Type of Label: Indie