
Photo By: Peter Vit
JONATHAN REISIN
Saxophonist | Composer | Improviser
"Jonathan's musical approach is what the world needs to hear to be a better place - Free voice ..."
Francisco Mela
“Sound flow and a great tone make up the essence of what jonathan’s music is all about..You will love it"
George Garzone
Option B

Collaborating closely with pianist Moshe Elmakias and drummers Brian Richburg Jr and Nitzan Birnbaum, Jonathan is releasing his debut album on Habitable Records, “Option B”, dedicated to his grandfather who passed away on the day of the recording session. Throughout the album, the group renders the compositions as a true unit. Weaving in and out of themes with ease, creating dense events full of sound as well as stunning moments of minimal activity. Their deep connection makes this a collection of music that edges deep into the realm of the concept album. “I’m excited to release my first album. The music emerged from our souls. Everyone has put their hearts into this project and that’s what sets us free. Option B reflects tough choices made by people I admire. This album is in memory of my grandfather, Dr. Jacob Baal Schem, who lead meaningful life made of a deep understanding of his roots and a constant search for future innovations." said Reisin.
Moshe Elmakias - Piano
Nitzan Birnbaum - Drums (1,3,6,7)
Brian Richburg Jr - Drums (2,4,5,8)
All Tracks are composed by Jonathan Reisin except "One" and "Juka" (group improvisation)
Recorded at PBS Studios (Westwood, MA)
Record Label: Habitable Records
Mixing & Mastering Engineer: Eivind Opsvik
Graphic Designer: Leonardo Falascone
Album Release: April 29th 2022

MUSIC



PRESS
"Aunque “Option B” es el álbum debut de Reisin, su música sugiere un profundo conocimiento de la profesión y sabe, junto a sus colegas, transmitir emociones con suma facilidad."
José Ramón
"The willingness to let the pieces unfold of their own accord, without having to over-fill the sound with constant activity, is one of the ways in which the maturity of Reisin's approach reveals itself... An assured debut which heralds a promising future, Option B offers a good deal of high-quality music over the course of its forty-minutes, It is an easy album to recommend enthusiastically."
Troy Dostert
Interview | Israeli Jazz With Yotam Ziv | Sep 9
Radio | One Man's Jazz | June 30
Interview | Kan Kol Hamusica | June 23
Radio | Kan Kol Hamusica | June 22
Radio | The World Of Jazz | June 2
Radio | One Man's Jazz | June 2
Interview | Israeli Jazz With Yotam Ziv | May 13
Radio | One Man's Jazz | May 12
Radio | One Man's Jazz | May 5
Radio | One Man's Jazz | Aug 1

VIDEOS

LIVE
DEC 23
DEC 27
DEC 28
JAN 1
JAN 2
MAR 22
APR 19
APR 26
APR 29
MAY 10
Jonathan Reisin 4tet
Aviv Maya 4tet
Noa Fort 4tet
The Lost Time Orchestra
Jonathan Reisin Ft/Anat Fort
W/Noa Fort & Shinya Lin
W/Yoni Kretzmer BIGGISH
W/Lingyuan Yang & Asher Herzog
W/Ri Tornello & Mark Abramovski
Option B W/Moshe Elmakias & Brian Richburg Jr
Beit Haamudim - Tel Aviv (ISR)
Beit Haamudim - Tel Aviv (ISR)
The Jazz Room - Haifa (ISR)
Levontin 7 - Tel Aviv (ISR)
Shablul Jazz - Tel Aviv (ISR)
Main Drag - Brooklyn (US)
Main Drag - Brooklyn (US)
Main Drag - Brooklyn (US)
L-Private Gallery - NYC (US)
Scholes Street Studio - Brooklyn (US)
Upcoming Shows
Photo By: Ken Yin
THIS IS ME

Photo By: Amit Selikter
Jonathan Reisin is a saxophonist, composer and improviser born in Israel, dedicated to creating original music that's influenced by Free Jazz and the Avant-Garde. Throughout his career, Jonathan had the opportunity to collaborate with great artists such as: Francisco Mela, Kris Davis, Anat Fort, Val Jeanty, Ronen Shmueli and many more, with appearances at Vermont Jazz Festival, Yearot Menache Festival (ISR) , Gangneung International Art Festival (South Korea) and venues around Boston and Tel Aviv.