Reviews
Midwest Record
Chris Spector “This is some right on fusion with a soupcon of Chicago funk in the mix. Long time jazzbos that know how to put all the right moves in all the right places… Real pros taking a real turn.” May 23, 2019
Musical Memoirs
“This production is consistently propelled by the exuberance of Ryndak’s percussive grooves and colorfully painted with Lockwood’s assorted reed instruments”. -June 11, 2019 Musical Memoirs
Bebop Spoken Here
Lance Liddle “A most enjoyable album… The co-leaders share composing credits on alternate tracks as well as displaying their instrumental virtuosity. Ryndak, a sensitive pianist with an affinity for Brazilian music and Jobim in particular.”
Jazz Review Lee Posser
“Rob Ryndak is one of the finest contemporary jazz pianists performing, and his new CD release from Southport titled STAY WITH IT will find a wide listening audience among jazz fans. Ryndak is both stylish and innovative in this collection of 10 selections. He is joined by many guest artists, but the spotlight is on the talent of Rob Ryndak.”
All about Jazz.com Jack Bowers
“All compositions and arrangements are Ryndak’s and he uses his reliable tendency to create appealing melodies ('Ojos Cafes Hermosos' and 'Boundless, ' for example, are about as engaging as they come) as a framework on which to position his wide-ranging rhythmic canvas.”
All About Jazz George Harri,
“Chicago-based pianist Rob Ryndak has put out his fourth recording as a leader, A Reason to Smile, and the collection of originals on this release is quite engaging and alluring. Light and upbeat, the songs have an uncluttered feel to them, and there is enough variety between each composition to keep the intereest of any listener for numerous helpings.”
JazzTimes Hilarie S. Grey,
” Stay With It is meditative in its glowing, comforting arrangements and ultimately uplifting in execution and theme.”
The Sounds of Brazil! Scott Adams
“Somewhere between the passionate inspiration of John Coltrane’s Bahia and Dizzy Gillespie’s years as the flag bearer for Latin Jazz is the place where you’ll find the essence of Rob Ryndak’s music.”