* RAMONA BORTHWICK * pianist, composer

ONE OF US \| Ramona Borthwick Leitmotif 2009	'ONE OF US' embraces the truth that we are the protectors of Earth's bounties. The death of a species casts perilous shadows on the survival of other species and ecosystems. This planet has graced us and our forefathers with abundant goodness. It is time for us to return the favour. My second project as a leader, it was inspired by personal experiences, imagery and stories and leans toward a more narrative style of writing while using textures elemental to the modern jazz quintet sound. More info
A NEW LEAF \| Ramona Borthwick Leitmotif 2006	'A NEW LEAF’ is pianist Ramona Borthwick’s debut CD offering as a leader. Featuring Ramona (piano, voice), Phil Grenadier (trumpet), Noel Borthwick (guitar), Fernando Huergo (bass), Ziv Ravitz (drums) and guest Esperanza Spalding (voice), this all-original CD effuses an unusual cohesion, depth & beauty. While rooted in the jazz tradition, Ramona’s well-crafted, lyrical and richly textured compositions reflect influences that range from ECM jazz, latin music and even a hint of spice from her native India. More info
SOUND MATTERS 1991 \| Magnasound/Sony-BMG	[out of print]