WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT ‘LOST & FOUND’
“TRACK OF THE WEEK!”
JAZZ FM
“‘A Hundred Days’ seamlessly blends pop, jazz, R&B and gospel, with the singer and pianist sounding confident, hopeful and soulful. All the more remarkable is that he was just beginning his journey as a songwriter with a distinct voice and vision.”
“The critically acclaimed New York pianist and songwriter revisits recently rediscovered recordings he made two decades ago on this four song EP, including an unexpected rendition of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’.””
“Jon Regen topping the Tuesday selection and on thumping form with the rampaging ‘A Hundred Days’. His mojo’s back!”
“You've got to admire persistence. Jon Regen only took 20 years to get this rather fine EP of tough love songs out. Great band. Classy songs. What took you so long, Jon?”
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT “EVEN IF THE WORLD FALLS DOWN”
“EDITORS’ CHOICE”
“TRACK OF THE WEEK!”
JAZZ FM
“At times reminiscent of Elvis Costello’s most soulful work (think: “Everyday I Write the Book”) with hints of Night and Day-era Joe Jackson, the track’s spare, straightforward lyrical and musical approach demonstrate Regen’s full mastery of hook and texture.”
“The best jazz-pop singer-songwriter fare, with thoughts of Randy Newman, Ben Sidran and other greats of the genre. Concise and edgy production, with great electric piano and just the right song additions that ensure exciting entertainment.”
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT JON REGEN AND SATISFIED MIND
“ ★★★★ Imagine walking into a shady New York bar out of the sweltering summer heat to find a young Billy Joel singing Bill Withers songs with an air of languid self absorption amidst a flow and tumble of perfectly chilled piano notes riding on waves of coolly emotional bass. It is a very appealing combination, thoughtful songs that don’t try too hard in glistening jazz trio arrangements, the occasional instrumental bursts reminding you that you are witnessing virtuosos at the height of their powers. Regen has reason to be satisfied. ”
“He's a really classy singer, he writes beautiful songs, and he's got a great new album called Satisfied Mind.”
JAMIE CULLUM, BBC RADIO 2
“Satisfied Mind is our Album of the Week!”
JAZZ FM
“He’s come up with an engaging set of tunes, embellished by some great guest performances. His words and delivery remain sharp, melding humour and feeling, and the production by Matt Johnson of Jamiroquai means that the sound generously encompasses everything from jazz to ambient and electronica.”
“On his new album, Satisfied Mind, Jon Regen pays tribute to Kenny Barron on ‘Wake Me Up,’ produced by Jamiroquai’s Matt Johnson and featuring Pino Palladino.
“The list of participants is also long and remarkable. Timeless songs somewhere with Ben Sidran, Randy Newman, Jamie Cullum and other gentlemen in this league.”
“‘Son Rise’ has this really hypnotising effect, with brilliant piano work by Jon. As has ‘Wake Me Up’, which features bass meister Pino Palladino. The piece works incredibly well with Jon’s imaginative piano (at times recalling the late great George Duke), backed by subtle electronics, all adding up to an amazingly eerie, soulful, haunting and exotic tune, with Jon’s repetitive vocal (‘Wake Me Up, I Must Be Dreaming’) putting even more texture to this already stupendous beauty.”
“★★★★ The material is strong and the company mighty… there is a sunny feel, a whole bunch of top names on an album of mostly originals in the pop-jazz domain to inspire a satisfied mind.”
“‘Nobody But You’ is such a catchy, cheery tune! ‘You’re my morning sun/ My evening moon/ My Breakfast With the Beatles tune,’ Regen sings over jaunty piano. That’s the ultimate compliment, in my book!”
“His sturdy songs, pleasing tenor and seven-foot grand are a captivating combination... These songs are made for the repeat button.”
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
“A confident, soulful singer...”
“Regen's music shoots from - and directly into - the heart.”
DOWNBEAT
“The piano man has always exuded an impeccable stylishness, a blend of earthiness and sophistication that recalls such fellow masters of the 88s as Allen Toussaint and Bruce Hornsby (a big fan)... Regen moves easily from elegiac ballads to bursts of boogie and New Orleans-flavored R&B, making them all seem of a piece. "
“Regen’s own sound is equal parts gliding melody and bar-room blues; soul and swing.”
“★★★★ Throughout it all, Regen is the star: possessing a sly wit and nimble touch, he slides into lyrical solos without losing sight of his songs, a skill that gives this album a rich, lasting resonance.”
“Jon Regen has a rare combination of elements - virtuosic playing ability, soulful singing, and a strong songwriting talent, all developing more and more as he grows and grows as an artist through the years. Give him a freaking listen!”
BRUCE HORNSBY
“Regen’s playing and writing have muscle and character of their own.”
“Over a steady electro-pulse and a warm bath of synths, Regen, a New York-area singer, songwriter, pianist and journalist, reflects on what we’ve done to our world and what we can all do to salvage it before everything is ruined... A powerfully introspective political rock song."
“Jon Regen is one of the best young jazz pianists in the world.”
THE WASHINGTON POST
“Who Are The Keyboard Virtuosos Of Today? Jon Regen: He's at the forefront of the singer-songwriter scene in NYC, and tours internationally.”