tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16642124399513263932012-01-08T19:32:27.494-08:00Jon Regenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04520202781929993755noreply@blogger.comBlogger161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664212439951326393.post-91267298972736581042012-01-08T09:46:00.000-08:002012-01-08T19:23:41.505-08:00Dear All,<br /><br />Happy New Year!<br /><br />Click to your right for my latest writing from KEYBOARD, TAPE OP, PLAYBOY ROMANIA and other media outlets, including new features with Duran Duran's NICK RHODES, Journey's JONATHAN CAIN on the story of DON'T STOP BELIEVIN, MOSE ALLISON, Counting Crows' CHARLIE GILLINGHAM, legendary mastering monster GREG CALBI, and many more storied artists.<br /><br />And the hunt for scintillating stories continues!<br /><br />All my best,<br /><br />JR<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1664212439951326393-9126729897273658104?l=jonregenwrites.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jon Regenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04520202781929993755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664212439951326393.post-31665229611102011042011-06-11T11:35:00.000-07:002011-06-11T11:38:00.147-07:00Dear Friends and Fans,<br /><br />2011 is off to a great start, with a giant update of my latest articles. Click to the right for the latest in artist profiles, video exclusives, and CD and gear reviews from the pages of KEYBOARD and PLAYBOY ROMANIA.<br /><br />Here's hoping you enjoy!<br /><br />All my best,<br /><br />JR<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1664212439951326393-3166522961110201104?l=jonregenwrites.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jon Regenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04520202781929993755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664212439951326393.post-46911191849340377992010-12-30T07:44:00.000-08:002010-12-30T07:54:35.706-08:00Dear Friends and Fans,<br /><br />In the spirit of the New Year, there are new artist features, videos, and album<br />reviews online now, including profiles on Mix Master <span style="font-style:italic;">MICHAEL BRAUER</span>, neo-jazz chanteuse<span style="font-style:italic;"> MELODY GARDOT</span>, and keyboard journeyman <span style="font-style:italic;">KOREL TUNADOR</span>.<br /><br />Here's wishing you everything good for 2011!<br /><br />JR<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1664212439951326393-4691119184934037799?l=jonregenwrites.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jon Regenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04520202781929993755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664212439951326393.post-24915637985831593802010-08-17T07:18:00.000-07:002010-08-17T08:07:27.242-07:00Dear All,<br /><br />You'll find a slew of new artist profiles, exclusive videos and album reviews up at right,<br />including recent features with <span style="font-style:italic;">ALICIA KEYS, JAMIE CULLUM</span><br />and many more!<br /><br />Here's hoping you enjoy!<br /><br /><br />JR<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1664212439951326393-2491563798583159380?l=jonregenwrites.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jon Regenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04520202781929993755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664212439951326393.post-40303380980641395812010-02-23T13:59:00.000-08:002010-02-23T17:56:50.278-08:00Dear All,<div><br /></div><div>New profiles from the MARCH 2010 issue of KEYBOARD include:</div><div><br /></div><div>Letterman Late Show music guru <i>PAUL SHAFFER</i> on his storied career </div><div>Nashville ace <i>MATT ROLLINGS</i> on his accidental country king-dom</div><div><i>ZENPH RE-PERFORMANCE</i>, where the player piano comes of age</div><div>UM Jazz Giant <i>DOUG BICKEL</i></div><div>Junior Jazzer <i>LAUREN FOX</i> in my new column MAJORminor</div><div><br /></div><div>More soon, and thanks, as always, for reading!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>JR</div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1664212439951326393-4030338098064139581?l=jonregenwrites.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jon Regenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04520202781929993755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664212439951326393.post-18664396708212047472010-01-25T08:45:00.001-08:002010-01-29T05:32:59.541-08:00Dear Friends and Fans,<div><br /></div><div>Hot off the presses to the right, you'll find new album reviews and features by me in the February 2010 edition of <i>KEYBOARD</i>, including:</div><div><br /></div><div>Brit Pop phenom <i>MIKA</i></div><div>The Felice Brothers' retro-minded keyboardist <i>JAMES FELICE</i></div><div>My column <i>CAREER COUNSELOR</i> on why the Wurlitzer is good for you</div><div>Synth sensation <i>SKYLAR THOMAS</i> in my new column <i>MAJORminor</i></div><div>PLUS reviews of new albums by <i>NORAH JONES</i> and <i>ERIK DEUTSCH</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>I've also just joined the editorial staff at <i>KEYBOARD</i> as an Editor at Large. In addition to my regular writing work, I'll be editing the <i>PLAY IT!</i> section of the magazine, profiling killer artists and their signature sonics.</div><div><br /></div><div>More soon - thanks for lending your eyes and ears!</div><div><br /></div><div>JR</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1664212439951326393-1866439670821204747?l=jonregenwrites.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jon Regenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04520202781929993755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664212439951326393.post-12613060491176203262009-12-23T07:01:00.000-08:002009-12-23T07:05:25.216-08:00Dear All,<div><br /></div><div>Click on the right to see new features in KEYBOARD MAGAZINE, including:</div><div><br /></div><div>Videos of my visit with the Late Show's <i>PAUL SHAFFER </i>and his monstrous keyboard rig</div><div>A profile of jazz upstart <i>ALEX BROWN</i></div><div>A new installment of my monthly column <i>CAREER COUNSELOR</i></div><div>PLUS CD reviews of new releases by <i>GARY GO</i> and <i>CHAMPIAN FULTON</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>Here's wishing you a Happy New Year! There's MUCH more on the way soon.</div><div><br /></div><div>JR</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1664212439951326393-1261306049117620326?l=jonregenwrites.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jon Regenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04520202781929993755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664212439951326393.post-75586452336196338812009-12-06T06:20:00.000-08:002009-12-06T15:04:59.781-08:00Dear Friends and Fans,<div><br /></div><div>Recently added features in KEYBOARD MAGAZINE include:</div><div><br /></div><div>My cover story and video expose on Tom Petty &amp; The Heartbreakers' legendary keyboardist <i>BENMONT TENCH</i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">Video and print profiles of Master NYC Producer </span>JUAN PATINO</i></div><div>New installments of my monthly column <i>CAREER COUNSELOR</i></div><div>PLUS CD Reviews of new releases by<i> JOSHUA BELL, FRED HERSCH</i> and <i>CHARLIE WOOD</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>Happy Holidays and Enjoy!</div><div><br /></div><div>JR</div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; font-size:13px;"><div><br /></div></span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1664212439951326393-7558645233619633881?l=jonregenwrites.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jon Regenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04520202781929993755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664212439951326393.post-64029846394731301462009-09-28T11:47:00.001-07:002009-09-28T11:53:32.209-07:00Dear All,<div><br /></div><div>NEW FEATURES JUST ADDED ONLINE:</div><div><br /></div><div>My KEYBOARD cover story with piano icon <i>BRUCE HORNSBY</i></div><div><i></i>Profiles on keyboard aces <i>JASON REBELLO</i> and <i>DANIEL MINTSERIS</i></div><div><i></i>My column <i>CAREER COUNSELOR</i> on Reigniting Your Musical Drive</div><div>PLUS reviews of new albums by <i>STEVE KUHN</i>, <i>MATT BECK</i> and <i>MARK LEVINE</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>Click and enjoy!</div><div><br /></div><div>JR</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1664212439951326393-6402984639473130146?l=jonregenwrites.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jon Regenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04520202781929993755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664212439951326393.post-35631115425825487582009-09-18T08:47:00.000-07:002009-09-18T08:56:38.243-07:00Dear Friends &amp; Fans,<div><br /></div><div>I'm just back from a month long tour with my band across Italy.</div><div><br /></div><div>I've updated <i>jonregenwrites</i> with my latest published features and reviews, including profiles of jazz phenom <i>ELDAR</i>, French synth stylists <i>PHOENIX</i>, and much more.</div><div><br /></div><div>Click on the column to the right for my most recent writing work, and stay-tuned - there's much more on the way!</div><div><br /></div><div>JR</div><div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1664212439951326393-3563111542582548758?l=jonregenwrites.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jon Regenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04520202781929993755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664212439951326393.post-68352449196824177942009-06-20T07:18:00.001-07:002009-06-20T07:23:36.557-07:00Dear All,<div><br /></div><div>I'm pleased to announce that KEYBOARD just posted my video interview with singer/songwriter <i>ROB THOMAS</i>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Click the link to the right to see and hear one of today's most celebrated songwriters talk on the creative process and the work ethic behind it.</div><div><br /></div><div>And for the full story, be sure to check-out the July 2009 issue of KEYBOARD, with Rob on the cover.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>JR</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1664212439951326393-6835244919682417794?l=jonregenwrites.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jon Regenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04520202781929993755noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664212439951326393.post-33892073836392569802009-05-19T22:57:00.000-07:002009-05-19T23:04:55.229-07:00I've just added new published works of mine from the pages of BILLBOARD and KEYBOARD, including:<div><br /></div><div>Artist profiles of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">JEANNE PETERSON</span> and Tiempo Libre's<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"> JORGE GOMEZ</span></div><div>My monthly column <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">CAREER COUNSELOR</span> on how to be a better sideman</div><div><br /></div><div>PLUS reviews of new CDs by:</div><div><div><br /></div><div>Brian Blade (BILLBOARD)<br /></div><div>Tony Bennett &amp; Bill Evans (BILLBOARD)</div><div>Melody Gardot, Julie McKee, Fred Hersch and Barney McCall (KEYBOARD)</div><div><br /></div><div>And the words go on and on...</div><div><br /></div><div>JR</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1664212439951326393-3389207383639256980?l=jonregenwrites.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jon Regenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04520202781929993755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664212439951326393.post-64376261153935451902009-04-24T16:23:00.001-07:002009-04-24T16:28:19.839-07:00Check-out my latest features from the May 2009 issue of KEYBOARD MAGAZINE, including:<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">BAT FOR LASHES </span>Natasha Khan</div><div>My monthly column <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Career Counselor</span> on recession-friendly touring</div><div>and new CD/DVD/Book reviews of new works by U2, Tom Petty, Willie Nile and Steve Knopper.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Reading!</div><div><br /></div><div>JR</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1664212439951326393-6437626115393545190?l=jonregenwrites.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jon Regenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04520202781929993755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664212439951326393.post-70300933298057664562009-04-20T18:26:00.000-07:002009-04-21T09:46:41.799-07:00I'm happy to announce that today marks my first published review for BILLBOARD - Allen Toussaint's wonderful new album THE BRIGHT MISSISSIPPI.<div><br /></div><div>Check it out to the right.</div><div><br /></div><div>More soon - thanks for reading!</div><div><br /></div><div>JR</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1664212439951326393-7030093329805766456?l=jonregenwrites.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jon Regenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04520202781929993755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664212439951326393.post-3226080867201395852009-03-26T12:33:00.000-07:002009-03-26T12:49:33.204-07:00I'm pleased to announce that new profiles have just been added to the library, from this month's APRIL 2009 KEYBOARD MAGAZINE.<div><br /></div><div>Features include:</div><div><br /></div><div>An in-depth discussion and lesson with jazz master <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Danilo Perez</span></div><div>Classical crossover star <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Gabriela Montero</span> on improv and Obama</div><div>Keyboard journeyman <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Mikey Rowe</span> on vintage vibes with Sheryl Crow</div><div>My monthly column <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Career Counselor </span>on practicing anywhere</div><div>PLUS CD reviews of  <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">The Blue Note 7, Dana Fuchs </span>and<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"> Dapp Theory</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Here's hoping you enjoy!</div><div><br /></div><div>More soon - and the beat goes on.</div><div><br /></div><div>JR</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1664212439951326393-322608086720139585?l=jonregenwrites.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jon Regenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04520202781929993755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664212439951326393.post-40771579504416230622009-03-19T11:02:00.000-07:002009-04-21T09:47:08.769-07:00<div><br /></div>Welcome to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">jonregenwrites, </span>the new online home for the published music writing of Jon Regen.<div><br /><div>Many of you know me from my work as a singer, songwriter and jazz pianist.  But I've been quietly building a formidable career as a writer as well, profiling music and musicians that are making a difference, in the pages of KEYBOARD, BILLBOARD, VARIETY, and other magazines.<div><br /></div><div>Recent profiles of mine include the classical phenoms<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"> Ingrid Fliter</span> and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Gabriela Montero,</span> Journey songsmith <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Jonathan Cain</span>, Nick McCarthy of the Scottish supergroup <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Franz Ferdinand</span>, jazz masters <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Kenny Barron, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, </span>and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Andy Bey</span>, my monthly column <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Career Counselor, </span>and countless others.</div><div><br /></div><div>Many of these articles can be read online - see the right hand column for direct web links to a selection of some of my latest works.</div><div><br /></div><div>All material reprinted here is copyrighted. All rights reserved.</div><div><br /></div><div>Stay tuned for upcoming features on ace singer, songwriter and Matchbox Twenty frontman <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Rob Thomas</span>, jazz renegade <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Danilo Perez</span>, Bat For Lashes' <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Natasha Kha</span>n, Sheryl Crow's longtime ringer <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Mikey Rowe</span>, and many more.</div><div><br /></div><div>And if you're looking for info about my performing career, connect to:</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.jonregen.com/">http://www.jonregen.com</a></div><div><a href="http://myspace.com/jonregen">http://www.myspace.com/jonregen</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Music makes the words go round...</div><div><br /></div><div>JR</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1664212439951326393-4077157950441623062?l=jonregenwrites.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jon Regenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04520202781929993755noreply@blogger.com0