Scott Yanow Quotes
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"The Hallmark Sessions" is an extraordinary release. Breau plays beautiful chords (sounding a little like Johnny Smith in spots) and inventive single-note lines. It is remarkable that this music was not released until 2003, but a happy event that it was finally put out. This is a must for Breau fans and an important release for all jazz guitar lovers.
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Chris Washburne is a superior hard bop player.
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Singing seems as easy for her as talking is for us.
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It quickly becomes apparent that in the gray area between jazz, R&B and soul, Tony Adamo is one of the top voices.
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Corina Bartra is a very intriguing singer. On Son Zumbon ... the music utilizes tricky rhythms, the leader's haunting voice, and plenty of short solos. There is no lack on intensity in this program.
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There was a time, from 1935-1946, when teenagers and young adults danced to jazz-orientated bands. When jazz orchestras dominated pop charts and when influential clarinettists were household names. This was the swing era.
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A fluent trumpeter with a bright tone and a forward-looking style.
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Rob Mullins is a diverse keyboardist capable of both crossover and bop.
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One cannot help but be impressed by this music. The musicianship is top-notch, the performances unpredictable and full of surprises, and Eric Starr's writing is consistently inventive.
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Akiko Tsuruga ranks as one of the top organists around today.
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Unlike anything heard before. This is jazz for the 21st century.
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