Press/Reviews
American Pianists Association
"Isaiah J. Thompson Wins the 2023 American Pianists Awards"
"The Premiere Series jury consisted of pianists Lynne Arriale, Scott Routenberg and Reggie Thomas."
2023
JazzTimes
"Ball State University Jazz Ensemble: I Can See The Other Side"
album review by Ken Franckling
"Through music, [Routenberg's title track] manages to mirror the political chaos
and divided nature of the United States that has extended beyond the change in administration.
It was a challenge that seems almost prophetic, and it succeeds."
2022
Pianomania (Singapore)
"Tapestry: Jeremy Monteiro with re:Sound" concert review by Chang Tou Liang
Arranger for several symphonic jazz charts
"The slow and reflective Nostalgia brought out Slavic melancholy, beginning like a Chopin
nocturne and closing like a Rachmaninov romance accompanied by lush strings."
"Arranger Scott Routenberg contributed to the color and variety of the concert."
2022
Jay Harvey Upstage
"Four pianists cap Jazz Kitchen's three-day tribute to the late Chick Corea"
Review of "40 Fingers" Chick Corea Tribute Concert at the Jazz Kitchen
2021
Jazz Weekly
“Scott Routenberg: Inside” review by George W. Harris
2020
Michael Doherty’s Music Log
“Scott Routenberg: [Inside]” review by Michael Doherty
2020
Musicalmemoirs’s Blog
“Jazz Reflections on a Pandemic” by Dee Dee McNeil
Review of [Inside]
2020
Midwest Record
“Scott Routenberg: Inside” review by Chris Spector
2020
Jazz Weekly
“A Trio of Trios” by George W. Harris
Review of Supermoon
2018
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Jazz Trail
“Scott Routenberg Trio: Supermoon” review by Filipe Freitas
2018
L.A. Jazz Scene
“Scott Routenberg: Supermoon” review by Scott Yanow
2018
JAZZIZ
“Keys to the Kingdom” by Scott Yanow
Review of Every End is a Beginning
2017
WRUV Burlington, Vermont
Review of Every End is a Beginning by Karen Hildebrand
"This trio is on the money. Effortless and in command of the music.
Routenberg's music offers a nice array of contemplitude, juxtaposed
tonalities and rhythmic play."
2017
Jay Harvey Upstage
“Ball State jazz professor Scott Routenberg issues a fetching trio CD”
Review of Every End is a Beginning by Jay Harvey
2017
Soulandjazz.com
Jazz Album of the Week—Every End is a Beginning
2017
University of Miami News and Events
"Frost Alum Receives The ASCAP Foundation/Symphonic Jazz Orchestra
Commissioning Prize"
2016
DownBeat
“Christian Howes: Purpose and Power” by Michael Barris
On 2014 Ukraine performance of Routenberg’s Concerto for Jazz Violin
2016
Jay Harvey Upstage
"Wrapping up the 2015 Indy Jazz Fest: A personal account of music at
Saturday's Block Party" by Jay Harvey
"Piano-bass-drums magic from a personal perspective."
The Star Press
"Men on a Misson: MSO conductor, jazz violinist heading to Ukraine”
On 2014 Ukraine performance of Concerto for Jazz Violin in Lviv
2014
The Backstage Beat
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra concert review by Dr. Wilson Trivino
“[Fanfare for a New Year was] the ultimate New Year’s Eve tune.”
2013
NUVO
“Review: Live and Let Die: ISO Does McCartney” by Rita Kohn
“Scott Routenberg’s [arrangement of] Blackbird turned split-second
instrumental interplay into a realistic set of birdcalls.”
2011
South Florida Favorite CDs
Bob Weinberg
Lots of Pulp
2008
Neapolitan (Naples, Florida)
“Pops concert blends old, new beautifully” by Peg Goldberg Longstreth
Review of Concerto for Jazz Violin and Orchestra
2007
The Palm Beach Post
Review of Jazztronicus by Bill Meredith
"The soundtrack-ready opus resembles some of fellow keyboardist
Herbie Hancock's future shocks.”
2006
The Roswell Neighbor
“All That Jazz: Roswell native hits new notes as composer, pianist”
by Joan Durbin
2005
All About Jazz
“Jazz Songwriter wins Lennon Songwriting First Time”
2005
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JAZZIZ
“Notes” Congratulations on winning the John Lennon Songwriting Contest
Maxell Song of the Year
2005
Music Connection
“Lennon Contest Gets Jazzy”
2005
The Palm Beach Post
“Routenberg imagines a victory” by Bill Meredith
2005
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The Island Packet (Hilton Head, South Carolina)
“Winners display talents at Jazz Society concert” by Louise Lewis
First place winner, Hilton Head Jazz Society Scholarship
2004
The Palm Beach Post
“Freshly Squeezed” by Bill Meredith
Review of Lots of Pulp
2003
Citylink (front cover story/picture)
“The Mix Master” by Bob Weinberg
“Coins, clocks, silverware and orange juice: is there anything
Scott Routenberg can’t turn into music?”
“Fresh Squeezed: For Miami composer Scott Routenberg, the world is his studio”
2003
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Radio and Television Interviews
Fox 59 News
Interview for Ball State School of Music Feature on state network TV
March 18, 2019, Indianapolis, Indiana
WICR Indianapolis
Owl Music Group Radio Show Interview/Feature
Kenny Phelps, host
2018
WUSF Tampa
All Night Jazz Radio Interview, Michael Cornette, host
2017
WBST Muncie
Indiana Public Radio BlueNotes, Larry Beck, host
Scott Routenberg Trio in-studio performance and interview
2017
WDNA Miami
UM Bandstand
Interview/Feature with host Alberto de la Reguera
2007
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