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Jon Regen
Jon Regen has distinguished himself throughout the world as a singer, songwriter and pianist of unparalleled depth. His music is simply unforgettable.
Following a distinguished career in jazz as both a sideman, (Jimmy Scott, Kyle Eastwood), and a leader, (3 critically-acclaimed CDs under his own name), Regen steps-out on his own as a masterful performer with an unmistakable, individual voice.
Jon Regen was raised in Maplewood, New Jersey. Originally self-taught on his family’s aging grand piano at the age of five, Regen would lead his first professional group while still in his early teens.
He studied piano and music theory at The Eastman School of Music, and The University of Miami, eventually relocating back to his home state of New Jersey to apprentice world- renowned pianist Kenny Barron, at the Mason Gross School of The Arts at Rutgers University. Regen would graduate with a Bachelor of Music degree, and quickly move to New York City, where his strong melodic and rhythmic approach to the piano would not go unnoticed.
Regen was named Runner-Up in the Great American Jazz Piano Competition, and was also chosen as one of only 2,000 pianists worldwide to hold the title of Steinway Artist. Bassist Kyle Eastwood asked Regen to anchor his touring band, where Regen remained until 2001, leaving to accompany jazz icon Jimmy Scott. Regen spent nearly three years alongside Scott, touring, recording, and performing across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. The New York Sun would write of Regen’s work with Scott, ‘Although the British press has described Mr. (Jamie) Cullum as "Sinatra in sneakers," he is a long way from having a Sinatra or Nat Cole- level vocal instrument. Likewise, he has less technique as a pianist than, say, Jimmy Scott's prodigious accompanist, Jon Regen.’
Jon Regen Trio 'Live at The Blue Note', Regen’s debut CD, was released on Half-Note Records to critical acclaim in 2000. JazzTimes called him ‘a gifted pianist-composer whose career merits tracking.’ His follow-up recording, Tel Aviv was greeted with the same industry-wide praise upon its release in 2001. High Bias proclaimed; ‘A protégé of jazz great Kenny Barron, Jon Regen is a pianist of great lyrical gifts, using his masterful technique to caress a melody like a lover strokes the object of his desire. The three-part "Tel Aviv Suite' is a marvel of collective improvisation and jazz piano melodicism.’
In 2004, Regen released Almost Home, a seven-song EP of all-original material that showcased his previously hidden talents as a singer and songwriter. Critics around the globe heralded the new music with unanimous praise; ALL MUSIC GUIDE awarded it Four Stars, and CDBABY proclaimed ‘Regen has woven a tapestry of adult contemporary pop and jazz that reflects on the integration of intelligent songwriting with the elemental and unbridled force of the human spirit.’ The Danube Courier dubbed Regen ‘the Miracle Child from New York, ’ and High Bias called the EP a collection of ‘solid tunes with instantly- appealing melodies and soulful vocals.’
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Jon Regen: Almost Home
by Rob Cline
Singer-songwriter Jon Regen's songs are solid, if not terribly inspired. Accompanying himself on piano and Hammond organ with Jonathan Sanborn on bass and Eric Addeo on drums, Regen plays charts that sound much like stripped down Bruce Hornsby arrangements. His lyrics--covering love, lost love, love for one's child and the troubadour's obligatory lament about touring--are heavy on the rhymes and only occasionally clever or surprising. Given all that, it might seem that Almost Home, Regen's new disc, would be easy ...
read moreJazz Vocalist Jon Regen Performs at Scullers on Wednesday, September 21
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MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
Jazz vocalist, pianist and songwriter Jon Regan is performing at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets to the show are $20 and can be purchased online. Based in New York City, Regan studied with legendary pianist Kenny Barron. His latest album, Revolution, has ten original compositions, is being hailed as a masterpiece of invention, musicality and verve. Scullers Jazz Club at the Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotels, is considered one of the ...
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Jon Regen's Let It Go Available Now - Featuring Andy Summers of the Police, Martha Wainwright, & Other Special Guests!
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All About Jazz
Jon Regen's long-awaited new album LET IT GO is availble online now. Produced by BRAD ALBETTA (Martha Wainwright, Teddy Thompson, Sean Lennon), and Mixed by legendary producer JOHN PORTER, (Roxy Music, BB King, Ryan Adams), LET IT GO features appearances by some of today's most innovative artists, including guitarist Andy Summers, singers Martha Wainwright and Kami Thompson, drummer Matt Johnson, cellist Julia Kent, and guitarist Jimmy Vivino. LET IT GO is available online now, and will be released on CD ...
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Andy Summers of the Police to Appear on Jon Regen's Upcoming CD "Let It Go"
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All About Jazz
Andy Summers, legendary guitarist with The Police, appears on two tracks on Let It Go, the upcoming CD by Singer, Songwriter and Pianist Jon Regen. Let It Go, the follow-up to Regen's critically-acclaimed 2004 release Almost Home, is due out in March and was produced by Brad Albetta (Martha Wainwright, Teddy Thompson, Sean Lennon). The disc features appearances by some of today's most distinctive musicians, including Summers, singers Martha Wainwright and Kami Thompson, drummer Matt Johnson, cellist Julia Kent, and ...
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Jon Regen Plays Rockwood Music Hall NYC Thursday January 11th at 8:00 PM
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All About Jazz
Singer, Songwriter and Pianist JON REGEN will be returning to Rockwood Music Hall this Thursday January 11th at 8:00 PM.
He'll be premiering songs from the upcoming CD Let It Go, produced by Brad Albetta (Martha Wainwright, Teddy Thompson, Sean Lennon), on the eve of a European tour.
Admission is free - tell a friend!
JON REGEN Thursday January 11th at 8:00 PM ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL 196 Allen Street (Between ...
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Jon Regen Opening For Chris Botti on New Year's Eve at The Blue Note NYC
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All About Jazz
Singer/Songwriter and Pianist Jon Regen will open for world-renowned trumpeter Chris Botti on New Year's Eve at The Blue Note in NYC.
Regen, whose last CD Almost Home received critical acclaim around the globe, will front a band featuring Jonathan Sanborn on bass, and Sunny Jain on drums.
All Music Guide awarded Almost Home four stars, and Variety proclaimed, Regen takes cues from forebears like Randy Newman ... both in the sardonic bent of songs like ...
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Brad Albetta Tapped To Co-Produce New Jon Regen CD
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All About Jazz
New York, NY: October 5, 2006 - Producer and Multi-Instrumentalist BRAD ALBETTA has been chosen to co-produce Jon Regen's new CD, titled Let It Go, the follow-up to 2004's critically-acclaimed Almost Home.
Heralded by listeners and critics alike, Almost Home kept Regen on the road for over two years. ALL MUSIC GUIDE awarded it Four Stars ****, and VARIETY proclaimed Regen takes cues from forebears like Randy Newman...both in the sardonic bent of songs like the wry Only My Credit ...
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Jon Regen's "Hold-Out Your Heart" Nominated for 2006 JPF Best Song Award
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All About Jazz
JON REGEN'S HOLD-OUT YOUR HEART" NOMINATED FOR 2006 JUST PLAIN FOLKS BEST SONG AWARD
NYC-based singer/songwriter/pianist Jon Regen has been nominated for a 2006 Just Plain Folks Best Song Award for Hold-Out Your Heart."
The Just Plain Folks Music Organization has officially announced the nominees for its 2006 Just Plain Folks Music Awards.
After receiving over 25,500 albums and 350,000 songs from 105 countries, Nominations for Best Song in 67 Genres and Best Album in 81 categories have ...
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Jon Regen European Tour: April 18th-May 3rd
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All About Jazz
Singer, songwriter and pianist Jon Regen will embark on a three-week European tour, April 18 - May 3rd.
Following a distinguished career in jazz as both a sideman (Jimmy Scott, Kyle Eastwood) and a leader, (3 critically-acclaimed CDs under his own name), Regen steps out on his own as a masterful performer in his own right, fronting a dynamic band that has played to SRO audiences around the globe.
Scheduled dates include:
April 18-22: Istanbul Jazz Center; Istanbul, Turkey
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Jon Regen Plays The Cutting Room NYC Monday Feb 13 @ 7:30 PM
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All About Jazz
Singer, songwriter and pianist Jon Regen returns to NYC for a special one-night-only performance at THE CUTTING ROOM, Monday February 13th at 7:30 PM Following a distinguished career in jazz as both a sideman, (Jimmy Scott, Kyle Eastwood), and a leader, (3 critically-acclaimed CDs under his own name), Regen steps-out on his own as a masterful performer in his own right, fronting a dynamic band that has played to SRO audiences around the globe. ...
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Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter and Pianist Jon Regen to Perform at Jazz at The Baird, Saturday Jan 14
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All About Jazz
Singer, songwriter and pianist Jon Regen returns to his hometown for a special one-night- only performance at Jazz at The Baird, Saturday January 14, 2006 at 8:00 PM. Following a distinguished career in jazz as both a sideman, (Jimmy Scott, Kyle Eastwood), and a leader, (3 critically-acclaimed CDs under his own name), Regen steps-out on his own as a masterful performer in his own right, fronting a dynamic band that has played to SRO audiences around ...
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Hold-Out Your Heart
From: Almost HomeBy Jon Regen