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Rez Abbasi
Jazz / Experimental / Jazz

GENRE BENDING MUSIC



NEW YORK, New York
United States

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Last Login:  12/3/2009
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Member Since7/25/2006
Band Websitereztone.com/
Band MembersThings To Come (New Group) Rez Abbasi, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Vijay Iyer, Johannes Weidenmueller, Dan Weiss, Kiran Ahluwalia; Snake Charmer and Bazaar Rez Abbasi - electric guitar, sitar-guitar, acoustic, Gary Versace- Hammond organ, Danny Weiss - drums, tabla, Kiran Ahluwalia - Indian vocals. Guest's include: Dave Liebman - soprano saxophone Rudresh Mahanthappa - alto saxophone Marc Mommaas - tenor/soprano saxophones. Rez Abbasi is also a member of many other groups ..
InfluencesCharlie Parker, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Jim Hall, Keith Jarrett, Pandit Ravi Shanker, Ustad Alla Rakha, Jack Dejohnette, Steve Coleman, Gary Thomas, Andrew Hill, Ornette Coleman, Charlie Hadan, Miles Davis, Bela Bartok, Igor Stravinsky, Paul Hindemith, Claude Debussy, Joe Lovano, Wayne Shorter, Vince Mendoza, Wes Montgomery, Ralph Towner, Pat Metheny, Lyle Mays, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Kenny Wheeler, Bill Frisell, Allan Hollsworth, Donald Fagen, John Abercrombie, Chick Corea, John Scofield, Peter Sprague, Joe Diorio, Mohammad Ali, Gandhi, Rush, U2 and many many more!!!
Sounds Like"Stimulating new music. Is this soul-jazz, fusion, Indian music, post-bop or world fusion? The answer has to be: All of them and none of them. Well worth several listens." * * * * 4 Stars - Scott Yanow (AllMusicGuide).................................................................“An amazing guitarist....unique and beautiful music - and best of all - very original...I’m really impressed.” - Pat Metheny ................................................................................"A uniquely virtuosic approach, which often peppers carefully constructed melodies with cascading flurries of notes to great effect." (Best of 2006) - John Kelman (All About Jazz)................................................................................"A totally successful blend of two complex musical genres, namely jazz and Indian music. A journey through uncharted territory achieving a result unparalleled in today's jazz/world music scene!" - Peter Kuller - Jazz Radio Adelaide 101.5fm
Record LabelZoho and Earth Sounds
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Rez Abbasi
Please see website to purchase and listen to more recordings from Rez Abbasi ............................................................................................................................................................................................. Born on the Indian Sub-Continent, removed at the age of four to the vastness of Southern California, schooled at the University of Southern California and the Manhattan School of Music as well as a pilgrimage in India under the tutorial of master percussionist, Ustad Alla Rakha, Rez Abbasi is a vivid synthesis of all the above stated influences and genres................................... Making New York home for the past 18 years, Rez Abbasi is considered by many to be one of the foremost modern jazz guitar players on todays scene. With influence from the Indian sub-continent, Rez has developed a unique sound both as a composer and an instrumentalist................................... "Invigorating and graceful playing, unpredictable and fascinating compositions... Abbasi is a rarity!" Jazziz............................. Rez has honed his skills with performances throughout the world including multiple tours in Europe, Canada, the U.S., Mexico and India. He has performed or recorded with many jazz greats including, Grammy winner Ruth Brown, Peter Erskine, Kenny Werner, Barre Phillips, DD Jackson, Tim Hagans, Marc Johnson, Billy Hart, Michael Formanek, Marvin 'Smitty' Smith, Gary Thomas, Rick Margitza, Dave Douglas, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Tony Malaby, Shahid Ali, George Brooks, Greg Osby, Marilyn Crispell, Pandit Ronu Majumdar, Pandit Kadri Gopalnath, Pandit Viswa Mohin Bhatt, and a host of others............................ With five albums of original compositions under his belt, Rez continues to garner new groups of musicians to help his musical concepts come to life. 20th Century Guitar reviewed his latest CD as, "One of the best examples yet of how to merge Indian music with jazz...Snake Charmer really breaks new ground."...................................... Snake Charmer is a metaphor for the life energy in our body that rises like a snake through meditation or chanting. According to Buddhism/Eastern spiritualism, we can create a state of personal bliss and eventual world peace by becoming more aware of these properties within. The group Snake Charmer is guitarist Rez Abbasi's latest venture. It began in 2001 as a trio consisting of guitar-organ-drums for the purposes of uniting the music of jazz with other elements, specifically Indian/Pakistani Music. With the addition of Indo/Canadian Juno winning vocalist Kiran Ahluwalia, this quartet has become one of the most creative and diverse groups blending Jazz with Indian/Pakistani music and more........................... Snake Charmer has toured in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Canada and the U.S. The groups debut CD "Snake Charmer" made a large impact when it hit in 2005. Reviews including descriptions as "Ground Breaking", "Fascinating", and "Miraculous" have been written multiple times. The album also made a number of 'top ten CDs of the year' lists................................. Look for Rez Abbasi's newest disc on Sunnyside due out August 25th/2009 ..

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Rez Abbasi's Friends Comments
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Pedro Cervera

Pedro Cervera



Dec 3 2009 11:24 PM

Hi Rez... You are one of the best man..Your music is very nice.
I have new music in myspace. I hope you can hear that..
The best
Pedro
Jazz Break

Jazz Break



Nov 21 2009 12:10 AM

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We appreciate this connection
with you since every new jazz
"friend" is important to us.

New tracks are added to our
Profile Playlist every day, so,
visit often for more Great Jazz.



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Anthony Michelli

Anthony Michelli



Nov 21 2009 12:10 AM

Ya Bandit, sounds great!
phonon4

phonon4



Nov 21 2009 12:10 AM

hi rez,

very cool sounds we are listening to,
on your spacepage....glad to be your
friends.

ho 'oponopono




wolf

Hermano Lobo



Nov 21 2009 12:10 AM

hi rez,

thank's  for accepting  me on board
of your mySPACEfriendSHIP and for
the  cool  sounds   emanating  from
your ship-PA.

lobo




wolfsound

wolfsound



Nov 21 2009 12:10 AM

hi rez,

i just came across the record-
rview about  "things to come"
in "downbeat"  and  immedia-
tely looked up yourspace......
real cool sounds here. thank's
for your  friendship up here in
outer myspace.

love & peace
wolf




Mc/Mg Quartet

Mc/Mg Quartet



Nov 21 2009 12:10 AM

hi rez,

thank's for being with us
on the quest  for  serious
creative fun  and  sharing
the xperience.

best
mcmg




Andrea Marcelli

Andrea Marcelli



Nov 21 2009 12:10 AM

Hi Rez you always sound great!!!
I hope we get to play together again!!!
In November I will tour in India....
keep in touch!!!
Greetings from Berlin, 
Andrea


Andreas Kaling

Andreas Kaling



Oct 7 2009 2:24 AM

Hello Rez. Thanks for add....
fantastic music, I like it very much
Best
Andreas



Matt King

Matt King



Sep 30 2009 3:54 PM

Yours, too!  (it just sounds really hard to play! ;)  Anyway, thanks for your kind words.  You're an amazing guitarist, and the band was killin; so glad I stopped by that night.  Best of luck with the new CD :)  
Alexei Orechin

Alexei Orechin



Sep 8 2009 3:05 AM

rez, your new songs... oh my god.
Kris Nandharaj

Kris Nandharaj



Aug 25 2009 8:15 PM

Hi Raz, thanks for the add, i am a big fan of you :)
All the best,
Kris,
Francesco Barberini

Francesco Barberini



Aug 22 2009 6:49 PM

AMAZING!!




John Kitchen

John Kitchen



Jul 1 2009 6:46 PM

ROCK ON
Johan Paulson

Johan Paulson



Jun 25 2009 11:29 AM

Hello Rez:) Thanks a lot for the friendship! Great music! Have a nice day! / Johan Paulson
Songs by Peter Reiter & Francis Lawrence Samuel

Songs by Peter Reiter & Francis Lawrence Samuel



Jun 18 2009 10:14 AM

thanks Rez!
;O)
A + A (Alex + Annette)

A + A  (Alex + Annette)



Jun 18 2009 9:25 AM

hanks for the request!

pls, chek out our tunes & give us a comment!

kepp in touch & God blessssss!!!

a+a (alex+annette)  is available in iTunes & cd baby
yoyo

yoyo



Jun 18 2009 6:58 AM

Thanks for being friends :)
Hope you like our old school Soul Music.
Have a wonderful day!
Dynamo

Mo Akbi



May 22 2009 12:00 PM

Hello Rez  Thx for the add and I wish you all the best with your music

Greetings from Reunion island

Mo/malouz Manager

Anderson Kauffman / Official Myspace

Anderson Kauffman / Official Myspace



Apr 14 2009 3:49 PM

Uma boa semana Para todos e muita musica e sucesso fiquem na paz Aquele abraço,Anderson Kauffman
Jazz Break

Jazz Break



Apr 7 2009 4:21 PM

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Each new jazz "friend" is important to
us so, we appreciate your add very much.

If you would like a FREE listing on our
Jazz Blog just send your MySpace URL
to the e-mail address below. We will let
you know when and where your listing
will appear.

Thanks again ..... jazzbreak@gmail.com



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T.L. Mazumdar

T.L. Mazumdar



Mar 28 2009 7:13 PM

Rez,

Just listened through your cd again and had to come around to say hi again and thanks for the music man---'midlife' is so bloody good.
mpp2

mpp2



Mar 20 2009 9:17 AM

One last Indo-Paki props here for the adds, and I'm tucking in. Maybe...after one last listen, perhaps.
You curl my toes, Rez! :)))
FA - fabrice carré

FA - fabrice carré



Mar 18 2009 9:27 PM

HELLO, MERCI POUR L'AJOUT ET VRAIMENT BRAVO POUR LA MUSIQUE !
VENEZ FAIRE UN TOUR ET ECOUTER MES PREPRODS SUR MON NOUVEAU MYSPACE.

– MUSICALEMENT - FA
Robert Castelli

Robert Castelli



Mar 18 2009 7:10 PM

Hi Rez,
thanks for the friendship & support. Great tunes! I have some of your stuff (yes, I BOUGHT it!) Really great stuff.

Yes, it was a lond time ago & my hair was much longer.

Hope to catch you live sometime.

Regards,
Robert
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