''...their duet album Earthquake shows how they share a sense of tonal openness and spontaneous composition''
Downbeat Magazine
''The willingness to let the pieces unfold of their own accord, without having to over-fill the sound with constant activity, is one of the ways in which the maturity of Reisin's approach reveals itself.''
All About Jazz
Earthquake
Out on 577 Records
Francisco Mela, a 577 Records mainstay and master avant-garde drummer, is joined by saxophonist Jonathan Reisin on Earthquake. On the five-track album, the duo explores the dynamic range of improvisation they can achieve using a simple instrumental dyad. Each piece represents a thoughtful, seismic shift, and creates a soundscape that echoes the unpredictability and beauty of natural phenomena. Reisin brings his prestigious musical education to play tenor and soprano saxophone on their debut album, showcasing his ability alongside his creative expression. Earthquake is available as a CD and for download.
Available HereJonathan Reisin: Tenor & Soprano Saxophone
Francisco Mela: Drums
Recorded March 18, 2023 at Berklee College Of Music, Boston MA by Amir Halevi
Assistant engineers: Joyie Lai, Mateo London
Mixed by Juanma Trujillo
Mastered by Eivind Opsvik
Cover painting by MiHee Kim Magee
Graphic design by Sergio Vezzali
Graphic support by Mark Smith
All tracks by Francisco Mela (BMI) & Jonathan Reisin
MUSIC
PRESS
"Jonathan's musical approach is what the world needs to hear to be a better place - Free voice ..."
Francisco Mela
"Sound flow and a great tone make up the essence of what Jonathan's music is all about..You will love it"
George Garzone
Reviews
NYC Jazz Record | Apr 1, 2024
Downbeat Magazine | Dec 1, 2023
The Wire | Dec 1, 2023
Jazzwise | Nov 11, 2023
La Habitación del Jazz | June 22, 2022
All About Jazz | June 8, 2022
Jazz Trail | May 18, 2022
Performance Review | The Peformer Composer Showcase | Feb 14, 2024
Radio | KSPC 88.7FM | Dec 1, 2023
Interview | 15 Questions Magazine | Oct 1, 2023
Radio | The World Of Jazz | Sep 28, 2023
Radio | A Closer Listen | Sep 6, 2023
Radio | WFMU | July 29, 2023
Interview | Israeli Jazz With Yotam Ziv | Sep 9, 2022
Radio | One Man's Jazz | Aug 1, 2022
Radio | One Man's Jazz | June 30, 2022
Interview | Kan Kol Hamusica | June 23, 2022
Radio | Kan Kol Hamusica | June 22, 2022
Radio | The World Of Jazz | June 2, 2022
Radio | One Man's Jazz | June 2, 2022
Interview | Israeli Jazz With Yotam Ziv | May 13, 2022
Radio | One Man's Jazz | May 12, 2022
Radio | One Man's Jazz | May 5, 2022
VIDEOS
LIVE
JAN 16
W/ Alvaro Torres & Lou Grassi
Ibeam - Brooklyn (US)
JAN 28
Jonathan Reisin & Cooper Moore
Forward Festival - Brooklyn (US)
JAN 31
W/ Ken Kobayoshi
Main Drag - Brooklyn (US)
FEB 5
W/ Noa Fort & Shinya Lin
Sisters - Brooklyn (US)
FEB 27
Solo
DMG - NYC (US)
APR 1
W/ Ceridwen McCooey & Jarred Chase
Main Drag - Brooklyn (US)
APR 9
Solo
Scholes St Studio - Brooklyn (US)
Upcoming Shows
MAY 9
W/ Ken Kobayoshi
Ibeam - Brooklyn (US)
MAY 30
Unreality W/ Shinya Lin & Jarred Chase
Ibeam - Brooklyn (US)
JUN 21
Solo
Freddy's Bar - Brooklyn (US)
JUL 9
Solo
DMG - NYC (US)
AUG 11
Jonathan Reisin's Group
Beit Haamudim (ISR)
THIS IS ME
Jonathan Reisin is a Brooklyn-based saxophonist, composer, and improviser born in Israel, His artistic vision revolves around crafting original music deeply influenced by Contemporary music, Jazz, and the Avant-Garde. Throughout his career, Jonathan had the opportunity to collaborate with notable artists such as Francisco Mela, Kris Davis, Anat Fort, Val Jeanty, Cooper Moore, and many more, with appearances at the Vermont Jazz Festival, Forward Festival (Brooklyn), Yearot Menache Festival (ISR), Gangneung International Art Festival (South Korea) and venues around the world. In 2022, Jonathan released his highly acclaimed debut album, "Option B," through Habitable Records, garnering widespread praise from critics and music enthusiasts alike. In October 2023, Jonathan was set to embark on another exciting musical venture as he collaborated with his esteemed mentor, the great drummer Francisco Mela, on a new album titled 'Earthquake,' on 577 Records.