Scott Yanow quotes
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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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“Akiko Tsuruga ranks as one of the top organists around today.”
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“Chris Washburne is a superior hard bop player...”
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“A fluent trumpeter with a bright tone and a forward-looking style...”
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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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“Unlike anything heard before. This is jazz for the 21st century.”
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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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“Rob Mullins is a diverse keyboardist capable of both crossover and bop.”
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“Singing seems as easy for her as talking is for us.”
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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.”
-- Scott Yanow
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