Three albums under his own leadership have introduced him to new listeners and another great aid toward recognition has been his working relationship with Paquito d'Rivera in the reedman's combo.
Two of Swords offers Roditi in his two different altitudes (however linked), backed by two separate bands. Within each musical area there is further variety. In the Brazilian Quintet there is trombonist Jay Ashby. Venezualian pianist Edward Simon, bassisst Nilson Matt and drummer, Duduka Fonseda from Brazil.
The Jazz Quartet features a rhythm section of Panamanian pianist Danilo Perez, former Philadelphian bassist David Finck and drummer Akira Tana.
Track List:
1) Two of Swords 2) Rua dona Margarida 3) Airegin 4) Portrait of Art 5) Dom Joaquim Braga 6) How I Miss Rio 7) Secret Love 8) Blues for H.O 9) Pra Mim 10) Con Alma 11) Thabo