JAZZADELPHIA Volume 1: The Piano
"Like a set of fine China, this album is characterized
by its craftsmanship, delicacy and sheer beauty. " - AllAboutJazz.com
"To have been included by Todd Horton with
the likes of John Coltrane, Benny Golson, Jimmy Heath, Hank Mobley,
Lee Morgan, Sun Ra, McCoy Tyner and Bobby Timmons is quite an honor
in itself, then to be represented by two formidable artists, who both
participated in my own evolutional history is remarkable as well. The
feelings that come from these two chosen compositions, “The Great
Stream”, performed by Jim Ridl, and “A Portrait of Diana”,
performed by Ron Thomas are unique, maybe because the themes themselves
not only remind me of countless moments throughout their past performances,
but even more, how they both generously provide a canvas for these artists
to create their individual paintings upon. Their interpretations are
superb! I’m proud to remain connected not only with Ron and Jim,
but also with all the other artists included in this project. JAZZADELPHIA
is great!!" -
Pat Martino
“This
project offers an opportunity for music lovers to appreciate and enjoy
the composing skills of Philadelphia’s Jazz Legends, played by
talented pianists.”
- Jimmy Heath
TODD
HORTON: Seasons
"Overall, Horton is a first when it comes to creating
moods and grooves. The album seems to be evenly divided between
the quietly evocative to the outright funky. It seems like
a strange combination
but anyone can find something to like in each track. Horton
is a fine musician and with Seasons, he has put together
a nice effort." JazzReview.com
HILLIARD GREENE: Alone
"Hearing
this album, we can all say we could just never have imagined the bass
as a solo instrument that is wholly absorbing and wholly capable with
sounds that show the artist knows jazz, classical, South American, and
yes, even some colors of the Japanese koto. We can say he has reinvented
the bass as a solo instrument. Hill takes center stage as a first class
artist, Alone." James Forte - Wildflower
Publishers
"OK,
an unaccompanied solo in a tune is one thing. A whole concert
- well, that's something else entirely. The thing is, Greene
can keep the
listener interested
- very interested - for upwards of an hour, all by
himself. His new album, ''Alone,'' is a riveting hour-plus
of material, mostly
originals, that stand up well as melodic compositions
played with passionate dedication. There is a wide
range of styles and forms,
and there is no risk of boredom among the eight tunes."
Steve Greenlee - Boston Globe
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