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With Comfort is so Rare Anthony Robustelli creates an intelligent amalgamation of hearty musical genres which include soul, R&B, rock, funk and hip hop -- all deftly perched atop a strong foundation of jazz. While musical influences such as Steely Dan and Earth, Wind and Fire are subtly apparent throughout, the instrumentation, arrangement and complexity of this record go far beyond a punchy horn section and funky bass line.

With this effort Anthony Robustelli succeeds where contemporaries such as Jamiroquai and D'Angelo fall short. Comfort is so Rare is an extraordinary blend of head-bobbing, soulful tunes and thought provoking, oftentimes biting, lyrics that paint shades of Elvis Costello. From the smooth, melodic flow of "After This Night" to the driving bass and swift movement of "Queen of the Screen" to the deep house groove of "Step Inside" Comfort is so Rare is exceptional indeed.

With crisp, horn-infused rhythms, seamless melodic shifts and thoughtful, irreverent lyrics Devibe is a breath of much-needed fresh air in the all too stagnant world of modern R&B. Driving, funk derived tunes like "Positive Breakdown" and "Over You" hearken back to the artistry of such powerhouse bands as Rufus and Steely Dan all the while retaining a freshness that clearly places Devibe above the fray of adolescent funk retreads that have historically beset the live music scene from which this band emerged.

From the haunting lilt of "Blissful Me" to the straightforward dolor of "Tortured Kind," Devibe, under the artful stewardship of Anthony Robustelli and longtime collaborater Peter Williamson, consistently delivers with punch and precision.

Travels of a Lost Soul - A Suite in Six Parts masterfully written and arranged by Anthony Robustelli reveals a strength and artistry witnessed far too sparingly in today's traditional jazz offerings. Travels takes the listener on a journey through the evolution of young love and allows him to explore each moment from the "Initial Attraction" to "The Realization of Divine Perfection" through this fluid composition that evokes ardent emotion with neither pretense nor overt musical overtures.

With Travels of a Lost Soul, Anthony Robustelli has created a work that deftly captures the essence of the jazz masters. And, with help of six talented and accomplished musicians, he serves up a spirited collection of seamlessly interwoven songs that once experienced, are not easily forgotten.