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Take Five With...

Take Five with Eddie Reyes

Read "Take Five with Eddie Reyes" reviewed by AAJ Staff


Meet Eddie Reyes: Eddie Reyes has evolved a unique and personal style on the guitar. Although for much of his playing career he has focused on electric jazz guitar, he now turns mostly to the acoustic. He has evolved his style from, first, a fascination with Brazilian Jazz to his present passion, Flamenco. In the process he developed a way to fuse the authentic rhythms and style of playing inherent in Flamenco with his contemporary jazz language and sensibility. ...

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Album Review

Eddie Reyes: Lost World

Read "Lost World" reviewed by Chip Boaz


Blending musical styles requires a broad foundation in both genres, a respect for the dual set of aesthetics, and the ability to prioritize tradition amid creativity. A solid foundation in both musical styles balances influences and avoids overly simplistic sonic references. Cultural aesthetics guide musicians away from implementing styles as a novelty. Understanding tradition is the only way to create something new musically; a concrete connection to a genre's evolution adds authenticity to the creative process. Guitarist Eddie Reyes attempts ...


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