Chris Reinhardt - Blaze (2021)

Saxophonist Chris Reinhardt presents a magical genre meltdown that combines the elegance of Contemporary Jazz and 90’s Soul vibes in a modern sound shape. All ten original compositions fly in with emotional depth and pure authenticity. “Blaze” is Chris Reinhardt’s second solo album, produced by Astral22, and features a variety of top-notch guest musicians (LeNora Jaye, Felix Dubiel, Deniz Alatas, Jesse Maxwell, Amr Hammour) who deliver beautiful performances on this Trans Phatt Records release.

Chris Reinhardt has performed with multi-platinum Grammy winner and acclaimed vocalist Alicia Keys. His single "Stay Close" hit the Top 10 of the Jazz Adds Radio Charts (US) in late 2017. The track exclusively was powered by the JazzTimes Magazine in the 2018 Jan/Feb issue and online. Performing regularly in the Berlin (GER) area, Chris gained inspiration from his Chicago and New York chapters to finalize the production of his upcoming genre melting studio album. His new record titled "Blaze" contains ten original tracks featuring a fine selection of top-notch guest artists plus is set for release in January 2021.

Influenced by his own blend of jazz, with a touch of soul and r&b, Chris brings his fresh, elegant sax grooves to create his own twist on the contemporary jazz genre. After the introducing 2011 appearance as a semi-finalist of the ISC International Songwriting Competition in the jazz category (Nashville, TN.) alongside competition winner and celebrated artist Gregory Porter, he has been in the studio crafting his solo debut album. Titled "Inside Identity" the story deals with the following tagline: a reflection on the cycles of love. The record features a variety of international guest appearances such as German pianist Felix Dubiel and American keyboardist Jesse Fischer. Produced by label head Astral22, the first single release "Mind Evolution" featuring jazz/soul vocalist Rogiérs (former keyboardist & background singer of Alicia Keys), entered the Top 50 in the Smooth Jazz Now Charts (US) for 16 weeks throughout 2013. Additionally the album opening track "Drift" reached the Top 10 on the Groove Wave Radio Charts (Brazil) for four weeks in 2014.
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To catch Chris live on stage, watch out for the beautiful duo performance with pianist Felix Dubiel or join one of their authentically presented trio/quartet concerts.