Reginald Cyntje

Reginald Cyntje is a trombonist, educator, producer, and composer. The concept of his music ministry is to spread love, peace and social justice with each expression. Cyntje has “a deep-seated knowledge of Caribbean music and culture which has settled into his jazz trombone playing” (NPR Music). He has created and performed an eclectic range of music in his career.

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 Cyntje’s introduction to improvised music.

To date, Cyntje has recorded seven albums of original music as a leader. His latest release, Gentle Touch (2024), is about being vulnerable in love. To love with a gentle touch. To have empathy. To be gentle even when it’s difficult. The first single released from the album, Mirror Soul, stayed 8 weeks at #1 on the RMR Top 50 Jazz Chart.

Reginald Cyntje is a trombonist, educator, producer, and composer. The concept of his music ministry is to spread love, peace and social justice with each expression. Cyntje has “a deep-seated knowledge of Caribbean music and culture which has settled into his jazz trombone playing” (NPR Music). He has created and performed an eclectic range of music in his career. 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 Cyntje’s introduction to improvised music. To date, Cyntje has recorded seven albums of original music as a leader. His latest release, Gentle Touch (2024), is about being vulnerable in love. To love with a gentle touch. To have empathy. To be gentle even when it’s difficult. The first single released from the album, Mirror Soul, stayed 8 weeks at #1 on the RMR Top 50 Jazz Chart.