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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.
↓ more ↓The performances by Reynolds and his excellent group, featuring pianist Aaron Goldberg, bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Eric Harland, are utterly assured, whether locked into a deep groove or nimbly dancing around a tricky figure in shifting meters.
The tunes emphasize two major aspects of Reynolds' sound. The first is his way with a groove, epitomized by the fantastic title track, which sounds something like the classic Cannonball Adderley quintet with Joe Zawinul as remixed by Radiohead. Also irresistible is “Last Minute (Late Again),” a funky workout driven along by Rogers' insistent bass figures that perfectly conjures up a feeling of dashing along bustling city streets. “Playing other people's music is like being an actor,” says Reynolds, “you're helping articulate a director's vision. But writing my own music is like being the director, having control over the whole sonic landscape; fully expressing my own vision.”
The second batch of tunes demonstrate that Reynolds can write and play rhythmically and harmonically complex modern jazz that swings fiercely. Tops here is “First Steps,” a knotty melody over shifting meters that benefits from the strong contribution of guest guitarist Mike Moreno. Also of note is lead-off track “Common Ground,” with a great solo by Goldberg that climaxes with a flurry of harmonized arpeggios over the unusual but effectively subtle zooms of guest David Soler's pedal steel. “Nine Lives” combines several of Reynolds' strengths, built on a 9/4 meter that somehow manages to feel locked in and fetauring a great straightahead solo, followed by some artfully overdubbed and treated multi-sax figures. Saxophonist Joshua Redman recently performed this tune with his Elastic Band.
Reynolds accomplishes the difficult task of incorporating funk, rock and soul touches without losing the essential swing and driving intensity of jazz. Can't Wait For Perfect should appeal to serious jazzers, as well as listeners who come to the music from a funk or groove angle. Clearly, Bob Reynolds is someone to watch.
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