Reviewed by David McCarty for
Acoustic Guitar Magazine,
Jan. 1998, No.61
One of the leading proponents of Gypsy jazz guitar, Raul Reynoso first gained attention playing bluegrass guitar with banjo player Larry McNeely, but he now concentrates on the music created by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli.
Reynoso's mature, secure solos emerge almost effortlessly on Hot Club of France tunes like "Dinah", and original compositions like "Matelot," and "Waneta's Waltz."
Unlike many other purveyors of this style, Reynoso sounds energetic without being frenetic; his technique is controlled yet inspired. The result is exquisite acoustic jazz guitar music, further enhanced by the brilliant solos of Chicago's legendary Johnny Frigo and a talented rhythm section.
David McCarty