[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#31b6dc”][et_pb_fullwidth_image _builder_version=”3.0.64″ src=”http:\/\/pittmandanielsjazz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Press-header-3.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” border_style=”solid” animation=”off” animation_style=”none” animation_duration=”1000ms” animation_intensity_slide=”50%” \/][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.101″ background_color=”#31b6dc” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#031635″ background_color_gradient_end=”#094269″ next_background_color=”#092657″ prev_background_color=”#ffffff” module_id=”smilessence”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Headline-Praise in the Press – Smilessence” _builder_version=”3.0.101″ background_layout=”light” module_alignment=”left”]<\/p>\n
PRAISE IN THE PRESS\u00a0for Pittman \/ Daniels’ Latest Release “Smilessence”\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Released in Jan 15th 2018<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image-Smilessence Cover” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ src=”http:\/\/pittmandanielsjazz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Smilessence-small.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” align=”left” always_center_on_mobile=”on” force_fullwidth=”off” show_bottom_space=”on” \/][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image-Roots Music Report” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” force_fullwidth=”off” show_bottom_space=”on” src=”http:\/\/pittmandanielsjazz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Pittman-Daniels-12-RMR-we-2-6-2018.jpg” \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.100″ background_layout=”light”]<\/p>\n ON THE JAZZ CHARTS \u2014<\/span> Smilessence<\/em> makes a sonic boom!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text-chart” _builder_version=”3.0.101″ background_color=”#73b4ce” background_layout=”light” module_alignment=”left”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text- Vinyl Anarchist Review” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ background_layout=”dark” text_font=”Actor||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_text_color=”#f1dc91″]<\/p>\n “There’s an exceptional clarity to this album that’s downright exciting. The overall sound is so clearly delineated in three dimensions, so well-drawn and defined. Everything just pops…Every track is an adventure, full of distinct charms and unique perspectives. This quartet isn’t satisfied with just playing a tune and seeing how it comes out. There’s some thought involved, especially in the way these four performers switch up their styles and see how that adds to the whole….\u00a0Smilessence<\/em>\u00a0is exactly that, a smile-inducing shot of jazz that captures the essence of who these four performers are, and where they have been.”<\/p>\n The Vinyl Anarchist\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.100″ custom_margin=”-20px||-20px|”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.0.100″ show_divider=”on” color=”#fc7120″ \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.100″ custom_padding=”20px||30px|”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text- Rootsville Review” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ background_layout=”dark” text_font=”Actor||||||||” text_font_size=”16px”]<\/p>\n “Smilessence<\/em> is one groove session from start to finish, giving us a rhythmic feeling that is completely in sync with the expression Smilessence.<\/em> Uptempo songs, funk, reggae, calypso and wonderful ballads – the 11 original compositions and arrangements will make you want to hear them repeatedly on your speakers.”<\/p>\n Rootsville –\u00a0<\/em>Blues, Jazz & Roots Info<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Rootsville Logo” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ src=”http:\/\/pittmandanielsjazz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Rootsville-Logo.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” force_fullwidth=”off” show_bottom_space=”on” \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.100″ custom_margin=”-20px||-20px|”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.0.100″ show_divider=”on” color=”#fc7120″ \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image-Amazon logo” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ src=”http:\/\/pittmandanielsjazz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Amazon-logo.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” align=”left” always_center_on_mobile=”on” force_fullwidth=”off” show_bottom_space=”on” \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text- Amazon” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ background_layout=”dark” text_font=”Actor||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_text_color=”#f1dc91″]<\/p>\n “The greatly anticipated second release by the Reggie Pittman\/Loren Daniels Quartet, Smilessence,<\/em> is a deeply grooving session from beginning to end! Each member of the quartet shines throughout the recording. This \u201cworking band\u201d of seasoned jazz performers digs in an delivers the \u201cgoods\u201d on the great variety of rhythmic feels that comprise Smilessence.<\/em> From up-tempo burners to funk, reggae, calypso and ballads, the 11 original compositions and arrangements by Daniels and Pittman grab your ears and never let go! Let the music make you smile, live, thrive, and love. Smilessence<\/em> is here! Up front spectacular collection by four master musicians.”<\/p>\n Grady Harp – Hall of Fame Top 100 Reviewer<\/em> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.100″ custom_margin=”-20px||-20px|”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.0.100″ show_divider=”on” color=”#fc7120″ \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.100″ custom_padding=”20px||30px|”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text- Midwest Record Review” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ background_layout=”dark” text_font=”Actor||||||||” text_font_size=”16px”]<\/p>\n “REGGIE PITTMAN-LOREN DANIELS QUARTET \/ Smilessence: Stopping at various jazz ports of call, this crew gets to grooving early and often on this sweet set that follows the muse but doesn’t follow the rules. Tasty stuff from real jazzbos out to spread the good vibes, this little cooker is a real attention grabber.”<\/p>\n The Midwest Record \u2013 Entertainment Reviews, News and Views<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Midwest Record Logo” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ src=”http:\/\/pittmandanielsjazz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Midwest-Record-logo.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” force_fullwidth=”off” show_bottom_space=”on” \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.100″ custom_margin=”-20px||-20px|”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.0.100″ show_divider=”on” color=”#fc7120″ \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image-Jazz Weekly logo” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ src=”http:\/\/pittmandanielsjazz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Jazzweekly-logo.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” align=”left” always_center_on_mobile=”on” force_fullwidth=”off” show_bottom_space=”on” \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text- Jazz Weekly” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ background_layout=”dark” text_font=”Actor||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_text_color=”#f1dc91″]<\/p>\n “Leaders Loren Daniels and Reggie Pittman co-lead a swinging quartet through a swinging collection of bop-themed originals and standards. Pittman\u2019s got a golden tone akin to Art Farmer and he glistens on the snappy ‘Knee High to a Bee Bop’ and the hip ‘You\u2019d Better Say Alice’ while flowing on the muted horn on an autumnal ‘And it Goes\u2026On.’ Daniels is gentle and casual as he teams with Peretz\u2019s ride cymbal on ‘Change’ and is lithe on ‘There Is No Greater Love.’\u00a0 The rhythm team is aplomb and able to go from reggae on ‘2 Hip 2B’ to Latin on the keyboarded title track and gallop to the finish on the mercurial ‘Straight Up.’ No frills, just thrills.”<\/p>\n Jazz Weekly<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.100″ custom_margin=”-20px||-20px|”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.0.100″ show_divider=”on” color=”#fc7120″ \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.100″ custom_padding=”20px||30px|”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text- KZSU Review” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ background_layout=”dark” text_font=”Actor||||||||” text_font_size=”16px”]<\/p>\n “This new album from horn player Reggie Pittman and keyboardist Loren Daniels is as sunny and bright as its cover, a solid and straightforward bop jazz quartet sound that feels like it’s been waiting in the shadows preparing to jump out as you pass by. Isn’t it a great day? Do you need more beauty in your life?\u00a0 Here you have a combined whole that just swings and moves forward with considerable momentum. You have no choice but to hop on board.”<\/p>\n Tom McCarter –\u00a0<\/em>KZSU Stanford<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image admin_label=”KZSU Logo” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ src=”http:\/\/pittmandanielsjazz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/KZSU-Radio-logo.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” force_fullwidth=”off” show_bottom_space=”on” \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.100″ custom_margin=”-20px||-20px|”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.0.100″ show_divider=”on” color=”#fc7120″ \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image-NJJS logo” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ src=”http:\/\/pittmandanielsjazz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/NJJS-Logo.png” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” align=”left” always_center_on_mobile=”on” force_fullwidth=”off” show_bottom_space=”on” \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text- NJJS” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ background_layout=”dark” text_font=”Actor||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_text_color=”#f1dc91″]<\/p>\n “New Jersey is the home base for the\u00a0REGGIE PITTMAN-LOREN DANIELS QUARTET.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>They have just released their second album,\u00a0Smilessence.<\/em>… The music covers many bases, a touch of swing, some bebop, nice ballad playing, and even some traces of calypso.\u00a0 Pittman is at his mellow best on the slower pieces, and has a crisp excitement to his approach as the tempi increase. Daniels plays piano, electric piano and Hammond B3 organ, all with equal facility. Richmond (bass) and Peretz (drums) provide solid support.\u00a0 The group exhibits the kind of tightness that comes from being together as a working group.\u00a0 The original compositions are all catchy tunes that should find other musicians welcoming them into their repertoires.\u00a0\u00a0Smilessence\u00a0<\/em>is definitely a smile-inducing album.<\/p>\n Joe Lang, New Jersey Jazz Society \u2013 March 2018 issue<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.100″ custom_margin=”-20px||-20px|”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.0.100″ show_divider=”on” color=”#fc7120″ \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text- Lemonwire” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ background_layout=”dark” text_font=”Actor||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_text_color=”#f1dc91″]<\/p>\n “Jazz pioneers and songwriters, Reggie Pittman and Loren Daniels have released a second CD with their quartet. Comprised of formidable jazz talent, the group has endowed the songs on ‘Smilessence’ with moods and textures that make the album different from what is expected….\u00a0From the first song, to the title track, a mood is set. There is an urbanity about the work that never gets morose. But the work is not just light sounds\u2013in fact, there are deep grooves and swaying rhythms throughout. But the dynamics, especially when one of Pittman\u2019s horns is showcased, or Daniels\u2019 finds a catchy piano motif to wrap around an improvised section, keep the songs moving.”<\/p>\n Lemonwire<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image-Lemonwire logo” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ src=”http:\/\/pittmandanielsjazz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/LemonWire-Logo.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” align=”left” always_center_on_mobile=”on” force_fullwidth=”off” show_bottom_space=”on” \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.101″ background_image=”http:\/\/pittmandanielsjazz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/RPLD4-wave-bkgrnd.jpg” background_color=”#092657″ prev_background_color=”#31b6dc” next_background_color=”#031635″ module_id=”podcasts” custom_margin=”||-30px|”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text-headline” _builder_version=”3.0.69″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” module_alignment=”left”]<\/p>\n MEET THE BAND LEADERS:<\/span> Featured interviews with Jeremy Ryan Slate of\u00a0Create Your Own Life<\/em>\u00a0podcast\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.101″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ padding_right_1=”30px” make_equal=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image-LOREN” _builder_version=”3.0.69″ src=”http:\/\/pittmandanielsjazz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Loren-interview.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” always_center_on_mobile=”on” border_style=”solid” force_fullwidth=”off” animation=”off” custom_margin=”-6px|||” animation_style=”none” animation_duration=”1000ms” animation_intensity_slide=”50%” show_bottom_space=”on” \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text-Create Your Own Life” _builder_version=”3.0.76″ background_color=”#104370″ background_layout=”light” border_style=”solid” custom_padding=”30px||9px|” saved_tabs=”all” module_alignment=”left”]<\/p>\n PODCAST INTERVIEW:<\/strong><\/span> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_audio admin_label=”Audio-Loren podcast” _builder_version=”3.0.76″ background_layout=”dark” border_style=”solid” background_color=”#104370″ title_text_color=”#abc7de” audio=”http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/createyourownlife\/311_Loren_Daniels.mp3″ \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Loren Podcast Cvr” _builder_version=”3.0.76″ src=”http:\/\/pittmandanielsjazz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Loren-Podcast-art.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” always_center_on_mobile=”on” border_style=”solid” force_fullwidth=”off” animation=”off” show_bottom_space=”on” animation_direction=”off” \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.0.69″ show_divider=”on” color=”#b7a361″ divider_style=”solid” divider_position=”top” hide_on_mobile=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|off” \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.76″ background_position_1=”top_left” background_repeat_1=”no-repeat” background_color_2=”#104370″ background_position_2=”top_left” background_repeat_2=”no-repeat” background_position_3=”top_left” background_repeat_3=”no-repeat” use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ padding_left_3=”30px”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Reggie Podcast Cvr” _builder_version=”3.0.76″ src=”http:\/\/pittmandanielsjazz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Reggie-Podcast-art.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” always_center_on_mobile=”on” border_style=”solid” force_fullwidth=”off” animation=”off” animation_direction=”off” \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text-Create Your Own Life” _builder_version=”3.0.76″ background_color=”#104370″ background_layout=”light” border_style=”solid” custom_padding=”30px|||” custom_margin=”||9px|” saved_tabs=”all” module_alignment=”left”]<\/p>\n PODCAST INTERVIEW:<\/strong><\/span> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_audio admin_label=”Audio-REGGIE podcast” _builder_version=”3.0.76″ background_layout=”dark” border_style=”solid” background_color=”#104370″ title_text_color=”#abc7de” audio=”http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/createyourownlife\/308_Reggie_Pittman.mp3″ \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image-REGGIE” _builder_version=”3.0.69″ src=”http:\/\/pittmandanielsjazz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Reggie-Interview.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” always_center_on_mobile=”on” border_style=”solid” force_fullwidth=”off” animation=”off” custom_margin=”-6px|||” animation_style=”none” animation_duration=”1000ms” animation_intensity_slide=”50%” show_bottom_space=”on” \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.101″ background_color=”#031635″ prev_background_color=”#092657″ next_background_color=”#000000″ module_id=”pointA”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”3_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text-headline” _builder_version=”3.0.101″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” module_alignment=”left”]<\/p>\n ON THE JAZZ CHARTS: Point A to Point A<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Released in 2010<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text-chart” _builder_version=”3.0.64″ background_color=”#104370″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” module_alignment=”left”]<\/p>\n 3\/28\/11<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text-blank placeholder” _builder_version=”3.0.69″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” custom_padding=”20px|||” module_alignment=”left”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image-Point A Cover” _builder_version=”3.0.64″ src=”http:\/\/pittmandanielsjazz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Point-A-to-Point-A-small.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” always_center_on_mobile=”on” border_style=”solid” force_fullwidth=”off” animation=”off” custom_margin=”-30px|||” animation_style=”none” animation_duration=”1000ms” animation_intensity_slide=”50%” show_bottom_space=”on” \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.101″ background_color=”#031635″ background_image=”http:\/\/pittmandanielsjazz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Music-Module-Bkgrnd-plain-1.jpg” prev_background_color=”#000000″ next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.101″ custom_margin=”-30px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.101″ background_layout=”light” module_alignment=”left”]<\/p>\n CRITICAL ACCLAIM \u2013 Point A to Point A<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.64″ background_color_1=”#092657″ background_position_1=”top_left” background_repeat_1=”no-repeat” background_color_2=”#104370″ background_position_2=”top_left” background_repeat_2=”no-repeat” background_color_3=”#092657″ background_position_3=”top_left” background_repeat_3=”no-repeat” use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Review-cashbox Magazine” _builder_version=”3.0.69″ background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” custom_padding=”40px|30px|40px|30px” text_text_color=”#abc7de” module_alignment=”left”]<\/p>\n “2010 has been a banner year for artists in the genre, and the latest stellar release is from the Reggie Pittman-Loren Daniels Quartet. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n “‘Point A To Point A’ is a return to the great sounds of jazz legends from the past, brought to us by modern storytellers. Weaving in and out of sonic bliss, the quartet both captures the listener’s ear and makes it hard to turn the dial, as the album is packed with hits from open to close. It’s rare to find an album without a weak moment, and ‘Point A To Point A’ might be just that.<\/p>\n “Music has, at it’s roots, the power to soothe trouble hearts and lift up weary souls. Great jazz seems to do both on a regular basis. Let ‘Point A To Point A’ remind you why you love music in the first place.”<\/p>\n Christopher Llewellyn Adams \u2014 Cashbox Magazine<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Review- Ihe Borderland (UK) Music Watch” _builder_version=”3.0.69″ background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” custom_padding=”40px|30px|40px|30px” text_text_color=”#abc7de” module_alignment=”left”]<\/p>\n “This is an energetic and upbeat album; the Reggie Pittman\/Loren Daniels Quartet play an enthusiastic hard bop that is both playful and thrusting.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n “Speed, on many of the ten tracks is of the essence, but I rather liked the late night sleepy feel of Fall,<\/em> a slow bluesy number that makes you listen more closely to every note. The style may be hard bop but there is a strong sense of swing throughout the album, and playful good humour. ‘Point A to Point A’ [is] likely to cheer the listener up with its vibrant performances. …This is the Reggie Pittman\/Loren Daniels Quartet’s debut recording but it doesn’t show it \u2014 this album brims with confidence.”<\/p>\n John M. Peters \u2014 [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Review-Rambles.NET” _builder_version=”3.0.69″ background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” custom_padding=”40px|30px|40px|30px” text_text_color=”#abc7de” module_alignment=”left”]<\/p>\n “All four musicians are accomplished…<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n “Pittman can play fast runs, as in On the B.T.,<\/em> and can be meditative as well, as when he switches to flugelhorn in his own Fall.<\/em> Daniels has an easy and melodic touch on the keys. Moring and Horner are expert at adding small touches, with tasteful string bends and cymbal flourishes.<\/p>\n “This is a well-recorded CD with a clean sound, with no electric instruments or incoherent noodling to mar the uncluttered vibe. It is a tribute to the golden ages of jazz, as when Daniels sings its praises on It’s All Thelonious<\/em> in a lighthearted fashion. There is no funk, fusion, or rock here \u2014 just a fresh viewpoint on straightforward jazz.”<\/p>\n Dave Howell \u2014 Rambles.NET<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.64″ background_color_1=”#104370″ background_position_1=”top_left” background_repeat_1=”no-repeat” background_color_2=”#092657″ background_position_2=”top_left” background_repeat_2=”no-repeat” background_color_3=”#104370″ background_position_3=”top_left” background_repeat_3=”no-repeat” use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” custom_margin=”-56px|||”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Review- Improvijazzation Nation” _builder_version=”3.0.69″ background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” custom_padding=”40px|30px|40px|30px” text_text_color=”#abc7de” module_alignment=”left”]<\/p>\n “Man, jazz doesn\u2019t get any better than this\u2026 Loren\u2019s piano is superb, and Reggie\u2019s trumpet & flugelhorn will take you all the way \u2013<\/strong> \u201cround\u201d the route, as the CD title implies.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n “The opening track, On The BT<\/em> is clear proof that these gents have got it DOWN\u2026 some of the most inspiring jazz I\u2019ve heard yet this year! Orinthology<\/em> has a really nice \u201cbump level\u201d\u2026 you\u2019ll be funkin\u2019 through th\u2019 streets of wherever home is in no time.<\/p>\n “I give this my MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, as well as an \u201cEQ\u201d (energy quotient) rating of 4.98.”<\/p>\n Rotcod Zzaj \u2014 Improvijazzation Nation<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Review-Jazz Notes” _builder_version=”3.0.69″ background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” custom_padding=”40px|30px|40px|30px” text_text_color=”#abc7de” module_alignment=”left”]<\/p>\n “What a swinging, tight and vibrant band, rooted deeply in the bop tradition.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n “Trumpeter Reggie Pittman and pianist Loren Daniels have teamed up with bassist Bill Moring and drummer Tim Horner for this session. It features original material plus a funky rearrangement of Charlie Parker\u2019s Ornithology,<\/em> which itself was a bebop variation on How High the Moon.<\/em>\u00a0My favorites (difficult choices given the strength of all the material) are the title track and Prose and Consequence.<\/em> Both were written by Daniels. Pittman\u2019s Woody Shaw tribute, Shaw is Woody,<\/em> is also a sprightly and swinging dandy.”<\/p>\n Ken Franckling \u2014\u00a0Jazz Notes<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Review- Midwest Record Recap” _builder_version=”3.0.69″ background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” custom_padding=”40px|30px|40px|30px” text_text_color=”#abc7de” module_alignment=”left”]<\/p>\n “This jumps off like some lost Miles era Prestige date.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n “Solidly swinging post bop that isn’t derivative but stays right in the pocket, this is simply a high octane burner that delivers the goods. Everything you could want in a contemporary, straight ahead jazzbo date, this will ping with the hipster in everyone, thrift store wardrobe not required. Well done.”<\/p>\n Chris Spector \u2014\u00a0Midwest Record Recap<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.62″ background_color=”#000000″ prev_background_color=”#031635″][et_pb_fullwidth_image admin_label=”Fullwidth Image – Bottom texture” _builder_version=”3.0.62″ src=”http:\/\/pittmandanielsjazz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/BOTTOM-texture-2.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” border_style=”solid” animation=”off” animation_style=”none” animation_duration=”1000ms” animation_intensity_slide=”50%” \/][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n\n
\n CHART<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n COUNTRY<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n LIST PLACEMENT<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n DATE<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Roots Music Report<\/strong><\/span>
\n (RMR Jazz Chart)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nUS<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n \u00a0#12 – Debut Placement<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n 2\/3\/18<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \u00a0North American College & Community Chart\u00a0 (NACC Top 30 Jazz Chart)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n US<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n \u00a0#7\u00a0 – Debut Placement<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n 1\/23\/18<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \u00a0NACC Top 30 Jazz Chart<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n US<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n \u00a0#10<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n 1\/30\/18<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \u00a0NACC Top 30 Jazz Chart<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n US<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n \u00a0#9<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n 2\/6\/18<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\nAmazon.com<\/em><\/p>\n
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\nReggie Pittman<\/strong>
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\nCreate Your Own Life<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span>
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\n CHART<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n COUNTRY<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n LIST PLACEMENT<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n DATE<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Earshot Jazz Chart<\/span><\/td>\n Canada<\/span><\/td>\n #1<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n 10\/19\/10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Chart Attack<\/span><\/td>\n Canada<\/span><\/td>\n #7<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n 10\/26\/10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Jazzweek<\/em> Top 200 Chart<\/span><\/td>\n US<\/span><\/td>\n Charted from 3\/7\/11 to 5\/9\/11, reaching #43<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n <\/p>\n \n Roots Music Report<\/span>
\n (RMR Jazz Chart)<\/span><\/td>\nUS<\/span><\/td>\n #45<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n 9\/24\/10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n CMJ Jazz Charts<\/span><\/td>\n US<\/span><\/td>\n 4 weeks on CMJ, reaching #11<\/strong> (issue #1175)<\/span><\/td>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\nThe Borderland (UK) Music Watch<\/em><\/p>\n