Brendan Rothwell

Instrumental in the Art and Business of Music

“Shadow Dancers” - the new album from guitarist Reza Khan is available now on all digital streaming platforms.

November 03, 2026  /  Brendan Rothwell

Credits

Reza Khan – Guitars, Sound Design, Santoor, Keyboards

Matt King – Piano, Rhodes, Keyboards

Mauricio Zottarelli – Drums, Percussion

Brendan Rothwell – Bass

Philippe Saisse – Keyboards, Synthesizers, Vibraphone, Organ, Marimba, Kalimba, Wurlitzer

Featured

Jeff Kashiwa – Saxophone (01, 02, 06)

Nathan East – Bass (07)

Jimmy Haslip – Bass (03, 11)

Mark Egan – Bass (04, 09)

Olivia Foschi – Vocals (03, 04)

Zach Brock – Violin (11)

Rodrigo Ursaia – Flutes (07)

Andrew Sumabat – Trumpet (02)

Dylon Rajah – Saxophone (02)

Henry Smith-Hunt – Trombone (02)

Sergio Pereira – Guitar (03, 04)

Emilio Martins – Percussion

Strings

Luciano Filho – String Arrangements

Fabio Engle – Violin

Francisco Krug – Violin

Fabio Chamma – Violin

Denis Usov – Violin

Fabio Schio – Viola

Cristina Geraldini – Cello

Production & Engineering

Reza Khan – Composer, Producer

Mauricio Zottarelli – Co-Producer

Kostadin Kancev & Anderson Rossetti – Engineering

Dave Darlington – Mixing/Mastering

Andy Van Dette – Additional Mastering

Kim Giles – Management

Sharmeen Khan – Artwork

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The JazzFlyte Podcast, with Darrell Scott.

April 12, 2026  /  Brendan Rothwell

Click here to access the full podcast edition.

Some instruments support the music. The bass defines it.

On this episode of The Jazz Flyte Podcast, I sit down with Brendan Rothwell, a bassist whose sound carries both legacy and evolution. From hearing Marcus Miller for the first time to building a career across continents, Brendan shares how one moment can shift everything.

We talk about his early beginnings in the UK, his move to Canada, and how the jazz scene looks different when geography, distance, and opportunity all play a role. Brendan opens up about what it means to develop your own voice while being influenced by greats like Stanley Clarke, Nathan East, and others who shaped the sound of modern bass.

This conversation goes deeper than music. We get into independence, streaming, and the real business of being an artist today. Brendan breaks down how platforms like Spotify can change a career, how one song can fund multiple projects, and why understanding the business side is just as important as mastering your instrument.

This is a conversation about consistency, identity, and what it takes to stay in the game when no one is handing you the blueprint.

Connect with Brendan:https://www.brendanrothwell.com/

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