JOHN REISCHMAN & THE JAYBIRDS
Vancouver, British Columbia-based mandolin master, John Reischman, has assembled a truly international west coast band for his latest exciting foray into the world of bluegrass music.
Field Guide (Corvus CR 010), the hard-driving new album by John Reischman and the Jaybirds, is an impressive and energetic follow-up to the band's sparking dedut recording.
"What emerges from this recording is a unique band sound in bluegrass, one decidedly traditional yet comfortable with original material….there's not a reason in the world you shouldn't love Field Guide," says Tim Stafford of Blue Highway.
Building on the distinctive, classic sound of their debut, John Reischman and the Jaybirds album (Corvus CR008/Copper Creek CCCD0205), "Field Guide" presents a fresh take on traditional material and eight powerful band originals.
The combination of vintage gems, original vocal songs, and the Jaybirds' trademark original instrumentals-variously bluesy, hardedge, and haunting is dynamic and refreshing.
John gathered plenty of praise for his two outstanding solo instrumental albums, "North of the Border" (Rounder 315) and "Up in the Woods' (Corvus 006). Here's what the music world said about the Jaybirds' debut album:
Plenty of variety, a distinctive style, an excellent selection of songs, and impeccable musicianship-Dirty Linen
….42 minutes of must-have music-Flatpicking Guitar
John is well-known to fans and peers alike for his powerhouse mandolin playing, first coming to prominence in the early 80s with California's legendary Tony Rice Unit and eclectic upper stratosphere of mandolin players.
The rest of the Jaybirds are Jim Nunally on guitar and vocals, Trisha Gagnon on bass and vocals, Nick Hornbuckle on 5-string banjo, and Greg Spatz on fiddle. Jim, from the San Francisco area, has established himself over two decades as a versatile guitarist with wonderful tone, speed, and clarity. The vocalist, composer, and producer also appeared with John on the 1997 Grammy-winning CD "True Life Blues, the Songs of Bill Monroe." Jim also plays select performances with the David Grisman Bluegrass Experience.
Chilliwack, B.C.-based Trisha Gagnon has a soaring, unique voice that adds an extra dimension to the Jaybirds' sound. A long-time member of B.C.'s award-winning Tumbleweed band, Trisha's impressive lead singing is complemented by her strategic attack and decay on the bass, underpinning the band's tight delivery.
Seattle's Nick Hornbuckle is widely considered to be one of the pacific northwest's traditional banjo stylists. Nick comes front and center with his fine, syncopated, woody banjo tone, says Tim Stafford in the liner notes to "Field Guide." Nick, a prolific composer, contributes two timeless instrumentals to the new album.
Fiddler Magazine describes Spokane's Greg Spatz as "a world-class bluegrass fiddler." His distinctive tone and wide-range style has made him a popular player for years; his performing resume includes stints with Frank Wakefield, High County, and dobro wizard, Rob Ickes.
John Reischman and the Jaybirds are a band whose style is at once new and old; their blend of instrumental virtuosity, inspiring material, and heartfelt vocals generate a live stage performance not to be missed.
Contact John at 604-761-2754 or by e-mail: johnreischman@shaw.ca and www.johnreischman.com
For booking contact Cathy-Anne McClintock at 310-245-6230 or by email: ca@musicbookies.com and www.musicbookies.com
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