Concord Jazz has announced the release of Escaping Shadows - the sophomore album from alto saxophonist Benny Reid. On his new release, 28-year-old Reid reveals the next vital step in his maturation as an adventurous artist and an ambitious composer. The album features nine originals and one cover song, and is available now (CD & digital).
Noteworthy originals include the volume-surging, rock-grooved “Facing the Edge” and the hybrid “New Days” that starts with a jazz groove followed by a jungle beat in the middle section. The lone cover of the CD is a pensive rendering of Pat Metheny’s “Always and Forever”.
Hey Cat, I'm really digging the new recording and looking forward to you making an appearance here in the Bay Area... I'm sure you know of at least 2 stations here where you're getting airplay for sure
Hi Benny Reid! Beautiful Sax! Music is one of the few things that has the power to bring people from different cultures together. Please feel free to contact me at any time. Success! Health and Peace! Hugs
Congrats on your new release Benny. Beautiful Sounds. I am gonna try to make it to the Chris' show in Philly. I would be great to finally hear you live. -Todd
Benny, I'm just seeing if myspace still works. I haven't used it in a while! I'm working out something to get out there, so we can play "Chick Corea Electrik Band" hits like..."Time Track", "King Cockroach", and..."One of us is over 40" lol.
Hi Benny..... thanks for taking the time to add me - best wishes with your music - I'll be popping in from time to time for a listen.....all the best..David
Hey Benny! What's up man! I'm still in Mexico, getting ready to go back hahaha, Hope you're doing great with your New CD, I'll be in NYC in september, hope to se you then
Thanks a mil man! Thanks to you, the rest of the crew, and flip cam technology, we will invade the hearts of mankind, and bring humanity back to the music...or sumthin....
Just wanted to stop by and let you know that I "LOVE" how you played on 'Khallib'! I think I told you about this when I returned from Chicago in December... But, now that it's officially on Will's page, I had to tell you just how much I appreciate that song!
Hope all is well with you and I look forward to checking out your album, too! :-)
I proclaim this day as the first of many to reveal upon you, the album that is completith. Benny Reid is a living legend, and for reasons that many people will overlook beyond his musical stature. The man is a visionary!
The master- nu album- 'Khallib'- in my hands- in 6 hours. I had to pull in the super bigtime mastering engineer to push alto khz to the max. Ur copy shall be with you in days!
How's that album coming? The summer release is upon us (both urs and mine lol)! I'm about almost done recording, so I'll come back to that tune, and fix the mix! I haven't forgotten! You're in good hands with ALLSTATE!
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