World renowned guitarist, Javier Reyes (Animals As Leaders, T.R.A.M.), has inked a new solo deal with Sumerian Records for his new project Mestís, which is an all instrumental effort. The debut EP, Basal Ganglia, is a five track offering showcasing Reyes' vast musical diversity and features an intriguing variety of instrumentation performed by highly acclaimed musicians. The EP was released on November 27th. Reyes states: “Basal Ganglia is an EP that come from several place…

Claude says:Javier Reyes—the restless six-string architect behind Animals As Leaders—channels his polymath energy into Mestís, a soloing project where instrumental fusion unfurls without restraint. You caught Basal Ganglia early and seem primed for wherever his Sumerian deal takes him next.