"Things to Come" is the strong new statement from Rez Abbasi, a Pakistani American guitarist with a taste for fluid introspection and slippery fusions.

- New York Times

"Things To Come" is a group realization of a very ambitious batch of compositional notions. Abbasi is extremely successful in this pursuit. "4 1/2 Stars

- Downbeat

"Abbasi now sees his sixth album as a leader hit the streets, and it's exceptional. Not just because of the badass group he assembled -- though it does help -- but because Abbasi's own talent as a composer, arranger and player. "

- Spinner.com

" Things To Come signals a new chapter in the evolution of a masterful musician and thinker. The music, though challenging, is steeped in emotion and imagination... captivating, fascinating and riveting.

- All About Jazz

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Things to Come

Things To Come is my affirmation for the future. Within the mystery and uncertainty of the unknown lie the possibilities that can ultimately give rise to something greater than expected. Through perseverance one can forge new ground for oneself and society. With this recording, it was the process of creating the material and seeing it through that ended in something more fulfilling than I expected. I look forward, as I hope others do, to a society that will expect unconventional outcomes, fresh ideas, and a bunch of new music!

Down Beat Polls

Hi Friends, Rez is on the Down Beat polls list for best album. If you have a moment, please vote for him in this category and fill in his name in the guitar category as well. Much appreciated! http://www.downbeat.com/ (top banner in red)

July, 2010
RAAQ

RAAQ, Rez Abbasi's Acoustic Quartet, recorded a new album which will be out on Sunnyside Records in September. The quartet features Rez exclusively on acoustic guitars with Bill Ware on vibraphone, Stephan Crump on bass, and Eric McPherson on drums. The album features new compositions as well as some surprise arranged covers!!

June, 2010
Other Recordings

Rez is on 3 new recordings. One with gifted drummer Sandro Dominelli w/ bassist Chris Tarry. The other with legendary drummer Mike Clark (Herbie Hancock), and the 3rd, with talented composer and saxophonist, Marc Mommaas.

March, 2010
Down Beat Magazine's CD's of the Decade

"Things To Come" was including in Down Beat's best CD's of the decade! (Dec. 2009)

February, 2010
Things to Come (new album)

"Things To Come" is out on Sunnyside Records. The group includes: Rudresh Mahanthappa, Vijay Iyer, Johannes Weidenmuller, Dan Weiss and Kiran Ahluwalia.

October, 2009
Chamber Music America Grant

Rez received the 2009 Chamber Music America Grant to compose for his one of his ensembles.

October, 2009
Rudresh Mahanthappa's Dakshina Group

Rez recorded with Rudresh Mahanthappa's Dakshina group which features legendary Karnatic saxophone pioneer, Kadri Gopalnath. The recording is out on PI Records and has been featured on over 20 top 10 list's of 2008

October, 2009
Guitar Player Magazine

Rez was featured in Guitar Player Magazine's August 08' issue

October, 2009
WKCR 's New Sounds

Rez Abbasi featured on WKCR 's New Sounds "The New Americans". Also feat. Ravi Shankar, Zakir Hussain, and more. http://tinyurl.com/yz8r6u8

October, 2009
Blindfold Test

Check out what Vijay Iyer said about Rez in a recent blindfold test in Jazz Times.(www.jazztimes.com).

October, 2009