DECember 2025 - noW In production
‘Ocean of life’
The sparkling array of jewels composed by Sean Smith, Bruce Barth, Peter Bernstein, and
composer/producer Rita Selby featuring horn arrangements by Bruce Barth and Pete McGuinness.
All lyrics and vocals by Rita Selby
with special guests…
Peter Bernstein, guitar, composer
Bruce Barth, piano, composer, horns & arrangement for “Serenade to Bluish Grey”
Sean Smith, bass, composer
Vito Lesczak, drums
Tom Christensen, tenor sax
Tony Kadleck, trumpet
Dave Pietro, alto sax
Pete McGuinness, horn arrangements for “Frequency for Peace” and “Whose Who”
Chris Sulit, recording engineer, Trading 8s Recording Studio
Christopher Drukker, session photography & art direction
Rita Selby, record producer & executive producer, composer “Serenade to Bluish Grey”
Release date: Summer 2026
Exclusive!
CHRISTOPHER DRUKKER INTERVIEW …stay tuned
RSM had a chance to chat with Jazz graphic design maestro Chris Drukker. Illustrious art director of nearly over 3,000 Jazz Album covers from major Labels (Sony, Verve/Polygram) to Jazz labels (Sunnyside and many others) and for artists such as Fred Hersch, Dave Stryker, Ron Carter, Bruce Barth, Kenny Werner, just to name a few, Chris is a Jazz aficionado of the highest order, and this interview was extremely incisive.
….Watch this space for the interview!
May 23, 2019 Thursday
Matt King TRIO w/ rufus reid & PETE MACDONALD
Matt King Trio w/Rufus Reid & Pete MacDonald
Thu, May 23 @ 7:00PM — 10:00PM
Shanghai Jazz, 24 Main Street, Madison, NJ 07940
Matt will lead a trio featuring renowned bassist Rufus Reid and the great drummer Pete MacDonald thru two sets of eclectic jazz, with many special guest musicians expected to sit in. The venue has an excellent pan-Asian menu (come hungry!), a full bar, and is family-friendly. No cover charge (just a $25 food/drink minimum), reservations recommended. https://www.shanghaijazz.com/listen/2019/5/23/matt-king-trio-with-rufus-reid
Friday – April 6, 2018 – 8:00pM the DiMenna Center – NYC
PROJECT 142 presents THE CD RELEASE CONCERT
“BOTH SIDES NOW: RITA SELBY with BRUCE BARTH”
A lush duo recording of mesmerizing jazz classics & original songs.
Produced by Rita Selby / Associate Producer: Frank Fagnano
450 West 37th St. (between 9th & 10th Aves. – on 10th Ave. end of block) – Benzaquen Hall (elevator to 1st floor) – 10018
Doors open 7:30pm / Concert 8:00pm
$20 General / $15 Seniors, Students, Veterans
Cash at door
Purchase Tickets here (highly recommended) Tel. 201.725.2144
A very special One Night Only performance
Rita Selby – Vocalist / Composer
Bruce Barth – Piano
Andy Eulau – Bass
View Project 142 announcement here
Refreshments provided by Project 142
Street parking after 7:00pm
NEW SUBWAY STOP for DiMenna Center area – 7 Line – Hudson Yards Stop (West 34th St. & 11th Ave.)
*Rita Selby’s earlier All Original CD “ON EARTH” released to critical acclaim recorded of 12 Jazz/Latin tinged compositions with performances by Rufus Reid & Peter Bernstein* – available on CD Baby