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.”
Roxy Coss “Easily the next hot modern jazz star for Generation Now.”
Roberta Brenza “Her delightfully casual and welcoming voice, defying gravity in a manner not unlike a legend such as Blossom Dearie or peer Kat Edmonson, has the special charm that's easy on the ears with the potential to stir your heart.”
Ted Poor “Mr. Poor is a sharp young drummer who has had the effect, in recent months, of galvanizing any group in which he plays.”
The H2 Big Band “Pulls out all the stops and is surely one of the most exhilarating big bands in recent history.”
Chuck Deardorf “... a strong and smart bandleader...His own voice is the primary unifying factor. He is a quick, clear rhythm-section player and an articulate, interesting soloist...”
Ricky Sweum “Streaming hypnotic lines together one by one, he tells the story of a soul who must sing and does so with unadulterated beauty and intelligence”
Aubrey Johnson “[Johnson] becomes the song with her commanding control and confident tone.”
Michael Vlatkovich “Vlatkovich is the finest trombonist improvising today...While this music isn't exactly out
there, it is far from the mainstream. In the end, it doesn't matter as this music shines in or outside of any context.”
Marlene Rosenberg “What makes Marlene special is her strength and depth of understanding of music. In a world of clones, she has managed to emerge as her won person with her own sound and feel...her time feel is steady and swing like mad.”
Joachim Mencel “Above all...Joachim's phrases...have this melodious charm, which is available to only the greatest of pianists.”
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.”
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