Hadley Caliman “He combines knowledge and creativity, as well as soul and swing.”
Western Jazz Collective “Rathbun's lines dance and glide, reflecting both childlike wonder and well-honed artistry.”
Stu Katz “[Stu]Katz . . . remains - along with Barry Harris, Hod O'Brien, and one or two others - among the last fully authentic purveyors of unreconstructed bebop piano in the country.”
Upper Left Trio “Upper Left Trio can boast being one of the more articulate and thoughtful new trios to emerge in the mainstream in the 21st century.”
Reuben Radding “Radding's bass soloing has its own voice; in pizzicato less guitar-like than say, vintage Charlie Haden yet much more agile and lively than say, Dave Holland; and arco he just burns--forget other bass players.”
Yvonnick Prene “The most beautiful music I have ever heard on harmonica”
John Wojciechowski “...technically accomplished, musically profound and harmonically daring”
Pete McCann “...McCann's prowess as a soloist, fluid and expressive, harmoniously blending elements both classic and contemporary, and epitomizing the essence of his musical dexterity.”
Jamie Findlay “...This nimble fingered guitarist delivers a rare treat; an acoustic jazz album that's both sweetly melodic and hot.”
Human Spirit “...(Human Spirit) pushes forth the definition of the new West Coast jazz...”
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