Infinita Records is an independent contemporary world music label started in 2008 by the recording artist, guitarist, and producer Lawson Rollins. Infinita Records presents global fusion music at its best, bringing together world-class recording artists from around the globe in a genre-defying confluence of Latin, Indian, Persian, Arabic, South American and European musical traditions. As the Portuguese word 'infinita' suggests, the music of Infinita Records embraces a spirit of infinite creative possibility and wide-reaching artistic vision.
Infinita Records strives to produce select recordings of the highest quality with meticulous attention
paid to exceptional musicianship, composition, and production augmented by premium engineering
and recording technology. Available at all major music stores and online Contact: info@infinitarecords.com
ELEVATION - release date: October 18, 2011
ELEVATION marks an expressive high point for composer and guitarist Lawson Rollins. The 13 original compositions feature lush instrumentation recorded on location in Iran, Nepal, and the U.S., and a roster of stellar musicians from around the world. Guest artists include guitar legend Buckethead, Persian-American producer/musician Shahin Shahida, Nepali flute master Ruben Kumar Shrestha, Iranian santur virtuoso Pejman Eckhtiari, and many more.
Featuring the Billboard radio top 25 jazz radio hit "Daybreak."
Recorded at George Lucas' legendary Skywalker Sound studio as well as Santa Barbara Sound Design. The album showcases a global cast of Grammy Award winners and music legends.
Featuring the Billboard radio top 25 jazz radio hit "Moonlight Samba".
Read about the making of INFINITA and listen
to song samples here.
Radio Play:
-"Daybreak" - the debut single from the 2011 album ELEVATION - recently landed on the major MediaBase top 50 Radio Chart and has been added to Sirius-XM, WLFM Chicago, KILE Houston, WGRV Melbourne FL, KIHT St. Louis, and many more stations across the U.S.
- The first radio single from ESPIRITO entitled "Moonlight Samba" has set airwaves afire, entering the Billboard
top 30 jazz radio chart in April, 2010 and hitting #1 on the Billboard Recurrent Chart.
- The radio singles ‘Infinita’, ‘Cafe Jobim’, and ‘In Motion’ from the 2008 album INFINITA climbed all major jazz radio industry charts across the U.S., including the Billboard top 30, Mediabase top 50, and Smoothjazz.com top 50 charts.
What the Press is saying:
"Rollins seduces in so many ways that it's almost unfair. His classical tone is gorgeous,
his technique is impeccable, his subtle genre blending is compelling." - Guitar Player Magazine
"One of the great instrumental guitar albums of 2011...a masterpiece of high guitar art." - Music Web (review of ELEVATION)
"Haunting and uplifting...Rollins' lightning-fast picking is exhilarating without being
too showy." - Jazz Times Magazine
"Provocative and seductive...[a] masterful genre-busting collection." - The All Music Guide (review of INFINITA)
"A truly 'world music' journey across styles, countries, and sounds. The intrinsic musical abilities of all involved shine through
on every track." - Inside World Music (review of ESPIRITO)
"With Rollins' guitar at the helm of a
topflight musical crew, the result is layered, sophisticated, evocative pieces that combine styles and cultures craftily
and expertly.." - World Music Central (review of ESPIRITO)
"Easily one of the year's best." - All About Jazz Magazine (review of INFINITA)
"This is a beautifully executed album of evocative guitar music." - Vintage Guitar Magazine (review of INFINITA)
Internet Viral Video hits:
- Infinita Records produced two videos of Lawson Rollins performing on guitar entitled "The Fire Cadenza" and "Santa Ana Wind". Combined views on Youtube alone exceed 4 million to date. View here on Youtube or on LawsonRollins.com
