'LOVE FOR LIFE'
A GUITAR ALBUM THAT TAKES YOU ON A JOURNEY
WHERE JAZZ MEETS ROCK, LATIN AND BLUES
NEW ALBUM
Peter Doppen
Léon Klaasse
For Bernhard Reinke there are no musical boundaries, he loves to experiment with elements from jazz, rock, blues, funk and Latin music to connect them into a rich and diverse musical palette. By exploring the connections between these genres, he creates music that is dynamic, expressive and engaging, and has developed a unique musical voice that sets him apart as an artist.
In his improvisations, use of nuances in melodies and where necessary extended harmonies, he is a jazz player, in addition he also loves the sound and energy of rock, the emotion of blues, funk grooves and dancing Latin rhythms.
The new album "Love For Life" is about existence with its beautiful and fine, but also vulnerable and dramatic turns. For each piece, he chooses the right elements from different musical styles to tell the musical story. As a result, 'Love For Live' has become a very varied album. Bernhard gladly invites you to join him on a journey through the diverse atmospheres of 'Love For Life'.
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ARTICLES AND REVIEWS
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'Gitarist '- March, 2024
'OnTopOfMusic' - March 2024
Guitar virtuoso from the Achterhoek launches atmospheric album
'Jazzdelta' - March 2024
Album video presentation - November 12, 2023
On Sunday afternoon, November 12, 2023, there was an album video presentation in Dinxperlo. In the beautiful theater hall of the Kulturhus, fans were treated to videos featuring the music from the new album 'Love For Life'. There was a lot of interest in the program. The swinging and rocky parts came across well and the more emotional parts also came across well. Bernhard was interviewed by Marijke Verschoor-Boele and talked about his musical experiences and how the new compositions came about. In the video you get an impression of the event.
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Musical influences on the new album
Blues and jazzy funk
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In 1976 and 1977 Bernhard Reinke played blues and jazzy funk with the Harry Muskee Band.
Rock and pop
In 1979 Bernhard Reinke played rock and pop music with Phoney And The Hardcore.
Jazz-rock and fusion
From 1986, Bernhard Reinke was bandleader of jazz rock and fusion groups
that played his compositions.
YouTube video's
Januari 2023: to tackle it firmly!
September 2022: a tragedy in the village
April 2021: a 'happy'springpiece!
February 2021: a 'mysterious' ballad
January 2021: a rock / blues piece
December 2020: a latin / jazz piece
August 2010: a blues
Releaseparty
Sunday May 12, 2019
It was a wonderful afternoon! Very nice to be able to share
this new 'music child' with you!
Special thanks to Erik Hagelstein for his dedication to this project and his wonderful vocal contributions.
Many thanks also to Menno Pols for the presentation of the afternoon and the interview.
The CD can now be purchased in the webshop on this site.
PARADISE
an adventurous journey
Erik Hagelstein
”It’s good to know where you stand", thus ends the title track of "Paradise", the vocal album with which guitarist and composer Bernhard Reinke (1952, Utrecht. the Netherlands) has embarked on a new musical path.
Third musical youth
Bernhard Reinke, convinced import-Achterhoeker, plays rock music together with Herman Brood, Harry Muskee and Phoney and the Hardcore in the seventies. He then studied jazz at the Hilversum Conservatory with Wim Overgaauw. He uniquely connects this with other styles and records his jazz rock music on six CDs. From 1988 he is a guitar and ensemble teacher at the Arnhem conservatory (Artez). In 2014, Reinke bundles his musical experiences into new vocal music: his third musical youth.
Lyrics
Bernhard Reinke makes lyrics to his earlier instrumental songs and new songs. 'Paradise' is about the search for paradise, and especially about the questions of life. On the album there are fourteen tracks for which Reinke, in addition to the lyrics, makes the arrangements and plays all the instruments.
Lead singer Erik Hagelstein
With his 'dark brown' rock voice, Erik Hagelstein is the perfect lead singer for the album. Reinke himself is responsible for the additional lead vocals and the backing vocals. Together with 'Paradise' they bring a musical journey of life with - just like in 'normal' life - sweet and quiet, but also dark and heavy passages.
Journey
Come, join us on this trip, the journey is what it's all about.
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