9th September 2020: “One of the most significant creators of his generation” – Rez Abbasi’s ‘Django-shift’ out now on 12″ LP 180g Limited Edition Vinyl / CD / DL – recent press highlights include Wall Street Journal feature and reviews from Jazzma, All About Jazz and Jazziz

Rez Abbasi‘s Django-shift is an exciting expression of the guitarist’s innate creativity on a record that simultaneously pays tribute and extends the legacy of the legendary Django Reinhardt. Rez keeps the much-loved melodies of Reinhardt intact, while lending each composition his own distinctive compositional voice. The album features Neil Alexander on keys and Michael Sarin on drum

Django-shift is available to purchase on 12″ LP 180g Limited Edition Vinyl, CD & DL: here.

Below are a selection of recent press highlights for the album, including words from Jazziz and Wall Street Journal.

“Abbasi has found an exciting way to present legendary material in an up-to-date style.”
Wall Street Journal

“Abbasi mixes lucidity, sentiment and discord to make the songs his own.”
All About Jazz ★★★★ (full review)

“[Abbasi] is one of the most significant creators of his generation –  an exciting listen.”
Jazzma (full review) 

“Abbasi can turn just about anything into something special and uniquely his own.”
All About Jazz ★★★★ (full review)

★★★★ 1/2
Winnipeg Free Press

“A modern, groove-based version of some great songs by a trio that puts the originals into the context of today’s music.”

Bebop Spoken Here (full review)

“Challenging, rewarding… timbrally unique.”
CD Hotlist (full review)

“[Abbasi] thrusts seven Django originals joyously into the immediate present.”
The Rehearsal Studio (full review)

“Strikingly original.”
Fanfare Magazine

“A personal journey towards the essence of the legendary Django Reinhardt.”
Jazziz (full review)