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Can't Wait for Perfect by Bob Reynolds
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fave it Smooth Jazz | Bebop
10 tracks | 56 minutes
Released Jan 2007
on Fresh Sound / New Talent
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At times channeling the grit of the great Cannonball Adderley, at others sounding like a smoother Michael Brecker, Reynolds is mostly his own man, with his own voice, and his original songs are a fresh, soulful, and groove-oriented approach to modern jazz
Editorial review
At first, the music of Bob Reynolds and his basic sound seem pretty similar in spots to Michael Brecker, being technically skilled, complex, and yet somewhat accessible. Later in this CD, Reynolds hints at the soul of Stanley Turrentine when he simplifies his message. Chances are that none of his ten originals will catch on as future standards, although they have their appealing moments, but the playing by Reynolds and his quintet/sextet (which includes Aaron Goldberg mostly on electric piano, guitarist Mike Moreno, and two appearances by steel guitarist David Soler) is first-rate and creative within the modern mainstream. An impressive debut overall. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
“Some of the freshest, most compelling, and most soulful music I have heard recently. Bob is an amazing musician, with something very exciting and original to say.”
— Joshua Redman
The sheer quality of so much of the music performed by (relatively) unknown up-and-coming musicians is gratifying, for obvious reasons, but it can also be troubling. It is difficult to escape the realization that too many of these musicians will ultimately fail to get the attention they deserve.
How nice it is, then, to hear Bob Reynolds, a gifted young saxophonist and composer whose record Can't Wait For Perfect is already garnering raves from no less than the likes of Joshua Redman and Michael Brecker. The ten compositions on this release become firmly lodged in one's noggin after only a few listens, demonstrating why Reynolds is a three-time winner of ASCAP's Young Jazz Composer Award.
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