Noah Halpern “Halpern's ardent tonality was rich and warm, giving the evening an extraordinary two trumpet hit.”
Metropolitan Jazz Octet “...the best big-band era ambiance but with fewer instruments, played with aplomb... a timely representation of Chicago's finest jazz musicians.”
Vasilic Nenad “There's power in music of one's homeland. Somehow, it transcends all opinions, criticisms, language and cultural limitations. Vasilic Nenad and his Balkan Band give us an 'ear' view into his culture.”
Phil Kelly “Phil Kelly...has once again assembled an all-star collection of sidemen and soloists who can sight-read and improvise from some of the most complex charts in all Jazzdom...unquestionably the top arranger in the Northwest, and possibly the rest of the USA.”
Michael Waldrop Big Band “...this auspicious debut bristles with a visceral post-Weather Report energy that brings big bands into new light.”
Doug Miller “The ever-tasteful linear inventions of pianist Marc Seales were abetted magnificently as bassist Doug Miller grabbed an inspiration on the trio's special arrangement of Body & Soul and walked away with it - and the crowd.”
Bruce Barth “No one sounds quite like Barth. His solos are characterized by robust swing, his ability to tell a story, and by his rich, beguiling sound.”
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