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| It starts tomorrow : Reggie Washington "Vintage New Acoustic" - CD release Tour February 2019 The quartet's repertoire is a mix of standards and jazz classics enriched with original pieces written and re-arranged to fit the group's mood. This unique mix of tradition and innovation is further enhanced by the subtle combinations of jazz, funk, blues & neo-soul. Reggie shares this new venture with three exceptional musicians: Fantastic keyboardist Bobby Sparks revealed with Roy Hargrove & RH factor and one of the pillars of the famous Snarky Puppy. Bobby is also touring with Chris Dave and Lizz Wright. Belgian saxophonist Fabrice Alleman, composer, improviser and unparalleled melodist whom Reggie loves the energy, lyricism, beautiful sound and contagious swing. Drummer E. J. Strickland brings a unique ingredient to the music. Leader of an acclaimed quintet, he has agreed to put his talents at the service of Reggie's music. E.J. plays also with Ravi Coltrane, Christian Sands & Manuel Valera. What they said about "VINTAGE NEW ACOUSTIC": USA " 3 ½ stars - Vintage New Acoustic fulfills its mission of blending the past and present, of meshing some of those vintage evergreens with several gems that deserve reprise. " - Downbeat / Herb Boyd UK "Excellent" - Jazz FM / Chris Philips 3 stars - Jazzwise FRANCE "Longtemps cantonné au rôle de (sur)homme de l'ombre, le bassiste électrique a pris la tête d'un quartet, sans renier son sens du groove ravageur" - Télérama / Eric Delhaye "Bassiste de premier plan, Reggie Washington ressort sa contrebasse, à la tête d'un groupe prometteur." La Terrasse - Vincent Bessières "Un groove puissant et authentique" - La Provence "Il y a dans cet enregistrement tout ce que l'on peut entendre de meilleur d'une musique libre, libre de son passé, de son présent." - Notes de Jazz / Michel Arcens "un "indispensable" qui marquera l'histoire !" / Paris Move BELGIUM "4 stars - De l'émotion, mais aussi du caractère et de la force"- Vers l'Avenir "Un album gorgé de tradition que l'on classera parmi les plus belles réussites du bassiste américain." - JazzAround / Jean-Pierre Goffin "3 stars - Sa contrebasse sonne remarquablement et met magnifiquement en valeur le travail des artistes dont il s'est entouré ... Un CD riche à écouter plusieurs fois pour en apprécier toutes les saveurs." Le Soir / Jean-Claude Vantroyen "Pure Merveille" - Jazzques / Jacques Prouvost POLAND Top Jazz - Era Jazzu " Great Album ! " - Jazz.pl / Diono Piatkowski write your comments about the article :: © 2019 Jazz News :: home page |