"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.
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… - Scott Yanow
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…
- Scott Yanow
Corina Bartra is a very intriguing singer. On Son Zumbon ... the music utilizes tricky rhythms, the leader's haunting voice, and plenty of short sol… - Scott Yanow
Corina Bartra is a very intriguing singer. On Son Zumbon ... the music utilizes tricky rhythms, the leader's haunting voice, and plenty of short sol…
Chris Washburne is a superior hard bop player. - Scott Yanow
Chris Washburne is a superior hard bop player.
"The Hallmark Sessions" is an extraordinary release. Breau plays beautiful chords (sounding a little like Johnny Smith in spots) and inventive single… - Scott Yanow
"The Hallmark Sessions" is an extraordinary release. Breau plays beautiful chords (sounding a little like Johnny Smith in spots) and inventive single…
Rob Mullins is a diverse keyboardist capable of both crossover and bop. - Scott Yanow
Rob Mullins is a diverse keyboardist capable of both crossover and bop.
Unlike anything heard before. This is jazz for the 21st century. - Scott Yanow
Unlike anything heard before. This is jazz for the 21st century.
A fluent trumpeter with a bright tone and a forward-looking style. - Scott Yanow
A fluent trumpeter with a bright tone and a forward-looking style.
Akiko Tsuruga ranks as one of the top organists around today. - Scott Yanow
Akiko Tsuruga ranks as one of the top organists around today.
Singing seems as easy for her as talking is for us. - Scott Yanow
Singing seems as easy for her as talking is for us.
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