‘Smoke Burst’ is unequivocally the zenith of Mario Rossi’s illustrious career—a testament to his artistic growth and unbridled potential. Prepare yourselves for a rhapsodic journey that will leave an indelible mark on the annals of the UK music scene.

Blues Matters Magazine; UK, June 19, 2023.

Brazilian blues phenomenon, Mario Rossi, just keeps on getting better; after two very good albums (Electric Art and Same Old Street), he has put together seven new tracks that show his continuing maturity...

Tom Dixon, RAMzine; UK, July 29, 2021.

‘Smoke Burst’ confirms the Mario Rossi Band as an excellent reality in the international blues scene: the harmony of the four, all equipped with excellent technique and expressiveness, emerges from the complex arrangements and the great energy they can offer the listener. Confirming the universality of a musical language that knows no borders but indeed has excellent interpreters in every point of the globe.

Luca Zaninello, Il Blues; Italy, July 26, 2023.

Mario Rossi's “Smoke Burst” is unequivocally a new highlight in his illustrious career…

Rootstime; Belgium, July 27, 2023.

The Mario Rossi Band’s “Smoke Burst” is a marvelous set of blues and blues rock that deserves to be heard. Rossi’s guitar work is first rate and he gets first-rate support from his band and guests. Expect great things from this talented young guitarist.

Graham Clarke, Blues Bytes; USA, Aug. 2023.

I can’t get enough of this new album from Mario Rossi Band. “Smoke Burst” is a recording I am going to highly recommend for blues fans and guitar aficionados. It’s spectacular.

Phillip Smith; USA, Aug. 19, 2023.

A real surprise to have just discovered a more than interesting musician, I dare say he will pleasantly delight us in the next future.

Il Hora Del Blues; Spain, Sept. 2023.

The Mario Rossi Band has become something like an international ambassador of the blues. They have really made themselves a presence in both Brazil and the United States. They are getting press from all over the world and their music is being played on major stations all over. They are getting closer to breaking out in a big way, and I, for one, can’t wait to see where they go after the success of Smoke Burst.

John Porter; USA, Sept. 19, 2023.

Listening to “Smoke Burst”, I was pleasantly surprised. To be honest, I was excited and couldn't believe what I was hearing. It was a musical journey, full of images, colors, emotions and emotion. It reminded me of John Mayall (Bluesbreakers) , Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Peter Green, SRV and more contemporary R&B artists such as Joe Bonamassa.

Costas Nasopoulos; Soundcheck Network, Greece, 18 Oct. 2023.

The result is breathtaking and critically acclaimed.

Christophe Dameuh Labceuf, Blues & Co. Magazine; France Oct. 2023.

Brazilian based guitarist and singer Mario Rossi gives us a ‘Heavy’ dose of quality, powerful but controlled blues with his super- tight band.

Howard King, At The Barrier; UK Oct. 5 2021.

Mario who is a fantastic guitarist and full of feeling. Those records that will surprise you, for those who like blues.

World Of Metal Magazine; Portugal, Oct. 2021.

This is a good release and should gather love from the blues rock and guitar fanatic crowd. Until a tour that crosses your path or another new release, put this one on play and let your ears enjoy it.

Mark Nelson, Crossroads; USA, Nov. 2023.

This album had already been released independently for almost a year, but via Sliptrick Records a wider audience can hopefully enjoy the latest album by this Brazilian string wizard.

Cor Schilstra, Rock Portaal; Netherlands, 9 April 2024.