Matt Otto “...with Turrentinelike grit and breathiness, Otto effortlessly navigates the changes with just the right concentration of notes.”
Sarah Partridge “Partridge's voice suggests Anita O'Day with her bedrock swing propelling scat improvisations.”
Dave Slonaker Big Band “...big-band jazz that quickens the pulse, swings hard and enhances the tradition.”
Michael Dease “A model of consistency, style and grace, Michael Dease stays at the head of the class among jazz trombonists.”
Pharez Whitted “...few have managed to channel (Hubbard) as effectively as Pharez Whitted, who honors the late giant with his combination of intensity and technique, spank and sparkle, and that hot-cider tone.”
Ben Feldman “He once again made the impression on the audience that they were witnessing something special...”
Aubrey Johnson “[Johnson] becomes the song with her commanding control and confident tone.”
Doug Scarborough “...Some of the most interesting, original music coming from anybody in a long, long time.”
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