Jonathan Reisin

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Jonathan Reisin is a saxophonist, composer and improviser born in Israel, dedicated to creating original music that's influenced by Free Jazz and the Avant-Garde. Throughout his career, Jonathan had the opportunity to collaborate with great artists such as: Francisco Mela, Kris Davis, Anat Fort, Val Jeanty, Ronen Shmueli and many more, with appearances at Vermont Jazz Festival, Yearot Menache Festival (ISR) , Gangneung International Art Festival (South Korea) and venues around Boston and Tel Aviv. In April 2022, Reisin will release his first album as a band leader – “Option B” featuring pianist Moshe Elmakias and drummers Brian Richburg Jr and Nitzan Birnbaum. This album will follow two projects he released in 2021: “Solo Session” (EP)– five improvised pieces for tenor saxophone, “Scopes”- collaboration with pianist Shinya Lin, mix of originals and improvised pieces.

"Jonathan's musical approach is what the world needs to hear to be a better place - Free voice ..."

(Francisco Mela)

“Sound flow and a great tone make up the essence of what jonathan’s music is all about..You will love it"

(George Garzone)

Jonathan Reisin: Option B

Read "Option B" reviewed by Troy Dostert

by Troy Dostert
June 8, 2022

Although Option B is Israeli saxophonist Jonathan Reisin's debut album, its music suggests a much more seasoned artist at work. With lapidary instincts for crafting smart compositions and a beguiling tone on his instrument, Reisin has a convincing sense of purpose, not to mention first-rate colleagues who help him convey his musical message. Reisin is credited with six compositions here, along with a couple of freely-improvised tracks, the first of which, “One," captures Reisin's aesthetic nicely. With a ...