Randy Roos

The Profile

American guitarist, composer and sideman who worked across rock, fusion and world music; released the album Liquid Smoke (1993) and collaborated with George Jinda's World News.

He collaborated with George Jinda and World News during the 1970s, signed two albums under his own name, and his solo work Liquid Smoke (1993) was described in a review as featuring acoustic melodies, exotic percussion and cinematic arrangements. Critic P. Scaruffi is quoted in the review describing his works as "kaleidoscopes of exquisite taste and subtle effect."

Liquid Smoke (1993) by Randy Roos is presented as a collection of well-crafted acoustic melodies with exotic percussion and cinematic arrangements. Standout tracks cited are "Ferry", "Ray's Passage" and "Rest Assured". The album is recommended for fans of Special Efx and Earl Klugh-style acoustic/world-fusion music.