REGEN, who toured and recorded with legendary singer Jimmy Scott in 2002/3, spent 2004 stepping out on his own with songs from his new disc. He performed in the US, Canada and Europe, taking in two sellout shows at the Pizza last July. His new band features electric bass phenomenon JONATHAN SANBORN, (son of legendary saxophonist David Sanborn), and dynamic drummer ERIC ADDEO.
A protégé of piano maestro Kenny Barron, Regen has performed and recorded with a number of artists including renegade bassist Kyle Eastwood, British singer James Carrington and, of course, Jimmy Scott. With his unmistakable voice making its indelible mark on the seven-song cd, ‘Almost Home’, Regen has been attracting critical acclaim since its Stateside release last year. “Jon Regen is one of the best young jazz pianists in the world
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