Reid, Julian Davis

Julian Davis Reid, 2026, CD
Instrument: Piano

Issue: 32.2

Jazz Ruler Type: Bebop
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Performance: 4
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Sound: 3
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Score: 86
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O’s Notes: Julian Davis Reid is a pianist, composer, speaker and theologian with a lot of inspirational thoughts. While he has collaborated with many popular artists, Vocation is his first recording as a leader, focusing on the many roles he’s played in life. The band includes Lenard Simpson (a-sax), Micah Collier (b), James Russell Sims (d), and vocalist Tramaine Parker. There are many familiar titles that are refreshed and reimagined as Reid sees them. Guest artist Narykcin joins Parker singing “Moan” with a 7-piece choir behind them. We also enjoyed “Hush”, “What A Wonderful World”, “My Parents Greatest Gift To Me”, and “Nevertheless Hope”.

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Publicist: ARE Group