Jun Iida “Iida displays a modern approach that embraces Marquis Hill, as much as Lee Morgan.”
Wil Swindler “Under Swindler's interpretive hand as an arranger and a bandleader . . . tunes transformed into brooding epics, and light melodies gained more weight . . .”
Dan Trudell “...a standout statement... Establishing your own sound while celebrating others is tricky business, but Trudell handles it with aplomb. He remains true to his instrumental voice without losing sight of the heart and soul of the artists he praises...”
Todd DelGiudice “Highly improbable sax hero, bright, lush, and never sketchy.”
Kyle Aho “...a brave harmonic and spatial improviser...(he) views the piano as an orchestra full of surprises...if he were a painter we would marvel at his blending of 'abstract' and 'representational'...(his music is) emotional and intellection...joyous in its creativity.”
Marco de Carvalho “As a guitar player Carvalho is cliche-free, non-flamboyant, and mature, with firm fingering, economical strumming, wealthy economic ideas and chords, and an understated yet firm sound”
Gail Pettis “Gail goes from strength to strength, performing a winning, crowd-involving style of vocal jazz.”
Seth Lewis “In the time I spent working with him, he has proven himself to be a very dedicated, hard working, and talented bassist. His playing is on an advanced level of the instrument, and his potential is limitless.”
Nathan Eklund “Eklund hammers home his credentials as a player and a composer emphatically.”
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