Jorge Reis

Jorge Reis: Pueblos

by AAJ Staff
January 16, 2006

Saxophonist Jorge Reis and his fellow musicians are very capable, and at times they're inspired, as on the soaring second piece on Pueblos, simply titled “S." The lilt in their music may have its source in their Portuguese culture, but they also establish a firm, thrusting swing.

Reis has a full, glowing sound on both of his horns, and he swings reliably. On “In Mami" he reaches inspired heights, while on “Saggara" he attains a floating yet powerful lyricism. As ...