The Rita Collective is a new acoustic world jazz quartet. Currently busy arranging a diverse collection of melodies from around the world for it's unusual instrumentation of bass clarinet, marimba, acoustic bass, and altered drum kit, the group has a sound and feeling rarely found in the Jazz world. The bass clarinet is at times hauntingly lyrical and at other times deeply sinister, a fascinating compliment to the beautiful woody tones of the marimba. Acoustic bass supports the melodies with a strength and warmth that rounds out the group, and an altered drum kit reaches beyond the traditional color pallet of drum set to infuse the music with a diverse world beat. Together, these wooden instruments resonate with a warmth and clarity that connects the listener to the music.

[source: Bernunzio Uptown Music website, 2015-May-18]