Bob Reynolds
It’s a rare saxophonist who’s as comfortable in an arena full of rock fans as in an intimate jazz club. Bob Reynolds is a rare saxophonist.
Reynolds spent years touring the world in John Mayer’s band, winning new fans with his solos on crowd favorites like “Vultures,” “Wheel,” “Gravity” and “Covered in Rain.” Watch his performances on YouTube and you’ll see hundreds of accolades from admiring fans—not a normal occurrence for a saxophonist in a rock band. Reynolds’ partnership with Mayer reminds many of Sting’s collaborations with Branford Marsalis in the 1980s. Both he and Mayer are big fans of that band.
Reynolds has recorded and performed with everyone from Usher, Josh Groban and the Jonas Brothers to Amos Lee, Willie Nelson and Nellie McKay. He calls himself a “melody architect” and refuses to be boxed in by conventional genre labels. A child of the 80s, Reynolds’ music is a blend of his early influences (Sting, Bruce Hornsby, Tears for Fears), R&B and soul (Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder), and jazz (Stan Getz, Joshua Redman, Chris Potter).
At the same time as he’s been touring the world to packed stadiums and playing with A-list superstars, Reynolds has stayed true to his jazz roots with performances in clubs across the U.S. Three of his five albums were recorded live with a who’s who of the jazz and rock worlds, including keyboardist Aaron Goldberg, guitarist Mike Moreno, bassist Reuben Rogers, and drummer Keith Carlock, who’s toured with both Sting and Mayer. Reynolds’ records reflect his affinity for the jazz tradition at the same time as they display his skill with pop music. He makes the music he wants without compromise.
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Bob is one hell of a saxophonist! His sound is rich and his execution is seemingly effortless. MICHAEL BRECKER
Best Debut - 2006 Jazz Poll THE VILLAGE VOICE
By far one of the most impressive CDs to debut this year. ABYSS JAZZ MAGAZINE
A self-assured saxophonist and an unassuming yet effective composer. THE NEW YORK TIMES
The CD title is ironic, since the execution is largely faultless. DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE
Irresistible...leaves one wanting more. JAZZTIMES MAGAZINE
Complex and catchy at the same time, not an easy balance to maintain in jazz. ROCHESTER CITY NEWS
Sounds something like the classic Cannonball Adderley quintet with Joe Zawinul as remixed by Radiohead. ALL ABOUT JAZZ
First-rate...An impressive debut. ALLMUSIC GUIDE
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