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RJ And The Assignment
RJ And The Assignment: Deceiving Eyes
by Hrayr Attarian
Chicago-born/Las Vegas-based pianist RJ channels a soulful adroitness on Deceiving Eyes. Aided by a rotating cast of musicians called The Assignment, RJ creates intricate and shimmering musical patterns on each of the eleven pieces that comprise his debut. On Herbie Hancock's “Dolphin Dance," RJ's sublimely stylish piano lines embellish the theme while bassist Scott Teeple's elegant solo wraps itself around the melody, giving it a bold flavor. Another bassist, Mariko Kitada, opens Cedar Walton's ...
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by Edward Blanco
There are times when one comes across a relatively unknown talent or group, whose performance leaves quite a lasting impression, as does young pianist/songwriter RJ and his group, The Assignment. A native of Chicago who has performed throughout the country over the last fifteen years, RJ has since settled in Las Vegas, where his shining debut, Deceiving Eyes, was recorded. Though he boasts influences from Bill Evans and Chick Corea to Herbie Hancock, among others, RJ has also been comfortable ...
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RJ And The Assignment
