Although versatile Dutch pianist Jonn Reyna (born 1969) boasts a remarkable track record, the CD "Consolidaõ" marks his first fully self-produced album, featuring primarily original compositions and arrangements. Not only that, but he also assembled three prominent names for his quartet: Rick Margitza (Miles Davis and Chick Corea) on tenor saxophone, Gene Jackson (Herbie Hancock and Christian McBride) on drums, and our very own Joris Teepe on bass. This ensemble delivers a beautiful album that varies in style and is brimming with lovely melodies, adventure, and rhythm. There's room for punchy grooves in the funky and melodic "Deep Throat," the exhilarating "Sensodyne," and the Tania Maria ode "Tania Mania." The Joris Teepe composition "Art & Science Blues," heavily influenced by the classic Blue Note sound, is particularly strong. But there's also room for tranquility, as in the languid "Chasin' Clouds," brimming with lyricism. Melancholy and romance flow freely in the nightclub atmosphere of "Dark Blue," and you drift away during the captivating "Lullabye." Special guests on the album are trumpeter Philip Harper, saxophonist Dmitri Shapko, and singer Deborah J. Carter, whose warm vocals deliver a successful "Summertime." Reyna's playing on both acoustic and electric piano is dynamic, rhythmic, intense, and melodic. Although this is his first album with this lineup, it sounds as if he's been playing with these gentlemen for years. The joy and craftsmanship are evident. "Consolidaõ" is an excellent production from a remarkable quartet. ~ Serge Julien, Jazzflits Issue 232. [Translated From Dutch]
Jonn Reyna Jazz Records, Digital, 2014
Musicians:
Jonn Rayna - Acoustic &
Electric Piano
Rick Margitza - Saxophone
Joris Teepe - Bass, Bass
Guitar
Gene Jackson - Drums
+ Special Guests:
Philip Harper - Trumpet
(#3,4,10)
Dmitri Shapko - Tenor Sax
(#4,8,10)
Deborah J. Carter - Vocals
(#9)
Tracks:
01. Consolidão {Jan Reinen,
Jonn Reyna} (5:17)
02. Deep Throat {Jan Reinen,
Jonn Reyna} (7:34)
03. Chasin' Clouds {Jan
Reinen, Jonn Reyna} (5:30)
04. Art & Science Blues
{Joris Teepe} (5:34)
05. Lullaby {Rick Margitza}
(6:02)
06. Dark Blue {Jan Reinen,
Jonn Reyna} (8:26)
07. Sensodyne {Jan Reinen,
Jonn Reyna} (4:53)
08. Waltz For M. {Jan Reinen,
Jonn Reyna} (5:05)
09. Summertime {George
Gershwin, Ira Gershwin} (5:27)
10. Tania Maria {Jan Reinen,
Jonn Reyna} (5:02)
11. Doin' The Laundry {Jan
Reinen, Jonn Reyna} (6:28)
12. Deep Throat [Electric
Version] {Jan Reinen, Jonn Reyna} (5:54)
Total Time: 71:21
