Kenny Davis “At a time when many artists are distancing themselves from the American tradition, Kenny Davis remains reverential yet unmistakably modern.”
Jerry Bergonzi “...Bergonzi has his own voice with its own cry. He's nimble, approaching a beat or chord from any direction. He gets a consistent tone from tenors top to bottom that still has a softness to it, a vulnerability. And even when he's revved up, he leaves space in a solo to let pretty phrases sink in.”
Billy Mintz “[Mintz's solo performances are] a form of holy worship for many musicians and drummers. Forget what you know about the drums and solo drums. This is no boom-chakka-lakka affair. Mintz is painterly and understated in his singular approach to music.”
Peterson-Kohler Collective “...Dave Peterson originals (are) full of sharp gleaming edges and shining facets and neat grooves, catchy, stick-in-the-head melodies, and a very accessible sound that reveals deeper complexities on multiple listens.”
Kelly Harland “When you hear Kelly Harland sing, it's apparent that she is in possession of an extraordinary gift. Her sensuous and compelling voice will inspire you to listen to it over and over; it will cause your heart to sing. This CD is indisputable proof that Kelly is a diva among jazz vocalists. Listen to the contents herein and you, too, will fall in love.”
Dominic J. Marshall “[Marshall] brings together a great heritage of the past, but also something very fresh and new.”
Abate Berihun “When Abate Berihun opened his mouth and started singing an ancient prayer with the most authentic blues articulation I have heard in my life, I was already floating an inch above my seat. Every sound in this show shoots straight into your soul...”
Gregg Hill “...there's an abundance of refreshing music at this 'Oasis,' and it is well worth pausing to drink it in.”
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