Reginald Cyntje

about

Born on the island of Dominica and raised on St. Thomas, USVI, trombonist Reginald Cyntje has been mixing cultural heritage with Black American Music since the beginning of his formative years. Growing up in the US Virgin Islands (USVI), he was steeped in the rich cultural music known as Quelbe (the official music of the USVI). Quelbe was Reginald’s introduction to improvised music. One of his favorite Quelbe songs, Queen Mary, has a powerful message set to syncopated rhythm. This song sets the tone for his mission as a musician - to inspire change with music. With cultural heritage at the forefront and social justice as the message, this passionate performer has “a deep-seated knowledge of Caribbean music and culture which has settled into his jazz trombone playing” (NPR Music). On February 1, 2014, Reginald Cyntje recorded his third album Elements of Life featuring pianist Allyn Johnson, bassist Herman Burney, drummer Amin Gumbs, vocalist Christie Dashiell, steel panist Victor Provost and saxophonist Brian Settles. The album will be released on April 22, 2014 (Earth Day). In 2013, Cyntje released his sophomore album simply titled Love. The Washington City Paper said Love “is thoughtful and surpassingly gorgeous.” After debuting at #3 on the CMJ Jazz chart, Love made it to #10 on the CMJ Top 40 Jazz Chart. The album is a tribute to the human spirit. As a trombonist, educator and activist, Reginald has performed with great musicians including Dr. Billy Taylor, Illin

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Mosaic

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Freedom's Children: The Celebration (feat. Herman Burney, Victor Provost, Warren Wolf & Amin Gumbs)

Rise of the Protester

Love

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Spiritual Awakening

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Gentle Touch

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Elements Of Life

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Healing

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Freedom's Children: The Celebration

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Mirror Soul

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Mosaic (feat. Imani-Grace Cooper, Allyn Johnson, Herman Burney & Lenny Robinson)

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Freedom's Children: The Celebration (feat. Herman Burney, Victor Provost, Warren Wolf Amin Gumbs)

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