Roland Perez

In progress.

Awards

National Association of Jazz Educators Awards 1987, 1988, 1989

Gear

Roland proudly endorses Yamaha Wind Instruments. Yamaha 875 on Tenor and 855 for Alto. Shure wireless mics and in ear monitors. Pro Tec Cases Guardala and Beechler mouthpieces Rovner Ligatures Fibracell Reeds

Keith Fiala: Keith Fiala: The Quest

Read "Keith Fiala: The Quest" reviewed by Nicholas F. Mondello

by Nicholas F. Mondello
October 25, 2024

The Quest from Austin-based trumpeter Keith Fiala presents twelve original tracks of varied textures, grooves and soundscapes. The album follows Fiala's well-received and charted New Beginnings (self-produced, 2024), which was released earlier this year. The Quest is deeper--more profound--and definitely an aurally stimulating “concept" presentation. “Always With Me" launches the session. A longer repetitive melody over a light hip-hop rhythm bed appears before Fiala's open horn solos. This is a laid-back track with an '80s vibe. It ...

"Perez's tone alone can make the dames cry" D A Wiley-Hammett's Spade

"An energetic, feeling, soulful player with superb stage presence" Pat Myers-Dysfunkshun Junkshun

"When this guy plays, everybody listens!" Rudy Williams-Hot Wax

"You think this guy only blows horn? Check him out on guitar!" Jim Bryant-Hollywood Indians

"Perez shares with the listener a sense of longing, awe and a joyful kind of pain." Jack Mason-Strait Music