[richard Baratta Gotham City Quartet] at Five Spot Jazz

The Grammy nominated, Richard Bara3a Gotham City La6n Jazz Sextet/Septet is comprised of world-renowned master musicians. Rooted in tradi6onal jazz back-ground, but expanding into all musical idioms, the musicians and band leave a las6ng impression wherever they perform. They have traveled the world entertaining at well know jazz and music fes6vals, universi6es, ins6tu6ons and clubs. Each musician has been a leader in his own career and collec6vely they syn-thesize into a unique musical experience. The performances include the Music in Films series, drawing from Bara3a!s suc-cessful 35 year movie career. His two cri6cally acclaimed recordings on Savant Records, MUSIC IN FILM-THE REEL DEAL and MUSIC IN FILM -THE SEQUEL, and their latest recording, LOOKING BACK, which takes a look at iconic rock classics from the mid 60!s are featured. Incorporate numerous original composi6ons and what you have are brilliantly arranged, mostly familiar and absolutely swinging af-fairs with a fresh, unique approach and a funky La6n Jazz feel. MIGRATORY PAT-TERNS/ ANOTHER KIND OF BIRD, the fi[h release since 2020, coming out on May 22, 2026, explores Charlie Parkers music, but not like you’ve ever heard it before. A fresh, original approach transforms those composi6ons into an exci6ng re-imag-ina6on with la6n/jazz/ and rock overtones. On May 22, 2026 his newest recording, ANOTHER KIND OF BIRD, a very unique, fresh and modern approach to Charlie Parker’s music will be released. This is sure to turn some heads. This is not just a cover band. Cover bands, as popular as they o[en are with audi-ences, always benefit from the inclusion of new and exci6ng music that appeals to the complete strata o discerning listeners. Gotham City is that group. Do yourself a favor, check out this raucous, good-6me, feel-good live band for any type of event. When not individually touring, the band consists of Vincent Herring or Craig Handy on saxophone, Paul Bollenback on guitar, Bill O!Connell on piano, Michael Goetz on bass, Paul Rossman on percussion, Richard Bara3a drums, and vocalist Carroll Sco3. ...

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The Grammy nominated, Richard Bara3a Gotham City La6n Jazz Sextet/Septet is comprised of world-renowned master musicians. Rooted in tradi6onal jazz back-ground, but expanding into all musical idioms, the musicians and band leave a las6ng impression wherever they perform. They have traveled the world entertaining at well know jazz and music fes6vals, universi6es, ins6tu6ons and clubs. Each musician has been a leader in his own career and collec6vely they syn-thesize into a unique musical experience. The performances include the Music in Films series, drawing from Bara3a!s suc-cessful 35 year movie career. His two cri6cally acclaimed recordings on Savant Records, MUSIC IN FILM-THE REEL DEAL and MUSIC IN FILM -THE SEQUEL, and their latest recording, LOOKING BACK, which takes a look at iconic rock classics from the mid 60!s are featured. Incorporate numerous original composi6ons and what you have are brilliantly arranged, mostly familiar and absolutely swinging af-fairs with a fresh, unique approach and a funky La6n Jazz feel. MIGRATORY PAT-TERNS/ ANOTHER KIND OF BIRD, the fi[h release since 2020, coming out on May 22, 2026, explores Charlie Parkers music, but not like you’ve ever heard it before. A fresh, original approach transforms those composi6ons into an exci6ng re-imag-ina6on with la6n/jazz/ and rock overtones. On May 22, 2026 his newest recording, ANOTHER KIND OF BIRD, a very unique, fresh and modern approach to Charlie Parker’s music will be released. This is sure to turn some heads. This is not just a cover band. Cover bands, as popular as they o[en are with audi-ences, always benefit from the inclusion of new and exci6ng music that appeals to the complete strata o discerning listeners. Gotham City is that group. Do yourself a favor, check out this raucous, good-6me, feel-good live band for any type of event. When not individually touring, the band consists of Vincent Herring or Craig Handy on saxophone, Paul Bollenback on guitar, Bill O!Connell on piano, Michael Goetz on bass, Paul Rossman on percussion, Richard Bara3a drums, and vocalist Carroll Sco3.








Richard Baratta has worn many hats over the decades; master drummer, Grammy nominee, film producer, musician, but his latest headwear takes us down a nostalgic road of classic rock and soul recordings from the mid to late 1960’s. Baratta returned to his original love, music, after a very successful 35 year career in the film business. With over 50 years of experience as a jazz drummer he enjoys the free flowing innovative sensibility that he applies to his work in the film industry. As 30 year member of the Directors Guild of America, as well as the Producers Guild of America, Baratta has worked on many Academy Award nominated films, including Donnie Brasco, The Wolf Of Wall Street, The Irishman, Joker, and others Since 2020 Baratta has recorded six projects, most notably the album Music in Film featuring Grammy nominated track Chopsticks, with his current working band of Vincent Herring, Bill O’Connell, Paul Bollenback, Michael Goetz and Paul Rossman. Music In Film The Sequel, is a similar follow up, building and exploring more film compositions. Off The Charts, the fourth project was a critically acclaimed, audience favorite, looking back at some of the classic B- sides of Jazz from the 1970’s, with musicians, John Patitucci, Jerry Bergonzi, David Kikoski, and Paul Rossman. All three of these recording spent many weeks on Jazz Week, the definitive guide to national airplay. Baratta’s last recording, Looking Back, released on Savant Records in February, 2025, with his working band, explores such tunes as Jimi Hendrix “Purple Haze”, James Brown’s “I Feel Good”, The Beatles “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds”, Led Zeppelin’s "Whole Lotta Love”, Aretha Franklin’s “Respect”, and five other rock classics. The arrangements by pianist Bill O’Connell are absolutely swinging affairs with a fresh unique approach and a funky Latin Jazz feel. Never one to rest on his laurels, Baratta keeps pushing the envelope and presenting musical projects that inspire listening from different perspectives. Hearing this band live is truly a treat for the ears and you don’t want to miss an opportunity to see them perform at a club or festival in your neighborhood in the near future. Keep your eyes and ears open, this is not a band to miss! On May 22, 2026 his latest recording, a very unique, fresh and modern approach to Charlie Parker’s music will be released. This is sure to turn some heads.

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