A Reason to Smile

Rob Ryndak

Composer . Performer . Educator

A Reason to Smile

Label: Pacific Coast Jazz

Release Date: September 2007

1. A Reason To Smile Listen to a clip
2. Lea's Joy Listen to a clip
3. Jadey Listen to a clip
4. The Gift of Courage
5. Larimar Listen to a clip
6. Blues for Emily
7. E. R.
8. Clare's Arrival
9. Just Live
10. Paradoxes

Featuring:

Ruben Alvarez (Congas, Timbales)
Kal Bergendahl (Electric Bass)
Sasha Brusin (Guitar: Electric; Nylon String, Archtop Acoustic, Semi-hollow- body)
Carlos Cornier (Congas)
John Falstrom (Electric Bass)
Greg Fishman (Tenor Sax, Flute)
Carter Luke (Hammond B-3 Organ)
Jamie Martinez (Electric Bass)
Rob Ryndak (Piano , Cabasa, Congas)
Joe Saia (Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Trumpet with Plunger and Harmon Mute)
Andrew Sole (Drums, Guiro)
Steve Wunder (Tenor Sax)
Recording/Mix/ Mastering Engineer:
Scott Steinman

Image from the recording studio - April 2007

To Purchase CD

CD Release Party
Saturday Sept. 29th
7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Davenport’s Piano Bar
1383 N. Milwaukee, Chicago
773-278-1830

$15 Cover Charge + 2 drink minimum

Reservations Recommended

Reviews

All About Jazz, George Harris - “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 interest of any listener for numerous helpings. . .”

Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide - “On his fourth release as leader, Chicago-based pianist Rob Ryndak continues to explore an exciting mix of pop, soul, Brazilian and other world influences in an ongoing celebration…”

Liner Notes - Ed Enright, DownBeat magazine contributor - . . . “A Reason To Smile” is an engaging program of joyful music that is certain to hit listeners directly in the soul. Rife with Ryndak’s contagious grooves, catchy hooks and a refreshingly optimistic overall vibe, this CD exudes enough energy to make you want to get up and dance to the music right on the spot. Or, if you prefer to sit, you might just find yourself making up your own words to the inviting instrumental melodies presented here."

Rob Ryndak's band performing tunes from A Reason to Smile
at the Joslyn Art Museum's Jazz Concert.

Rob Ryndak and his six member ensemble
at the Munster Jazz and Blues Fest

Rob on Congas, Steve Wunder and Joe Saia on horns