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Michael B - Articles & Reviews
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I really enjoy the album. Dem's Da Breaks stands out in today's myriad of releases because it has a quality to it that is imperative in any genre of music and especially Jazz...it swings, and that's the bottom line. All tracks are air friendly and playable with a "happy ending." I love when that happens! Keep making music, Michael!
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- DON GORDON, KIPO-FM 89.3, Oahu, HI
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Wonderful different arrangement of the standards, plus some Gene Harris-like blues and swinging bossas.
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- JOE ROTHMAN, West Coast Jazz Party, Los Angeles, CA
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Michael B swings like mad!
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- HELEN BORGERS, KJAZZ (KKJZ-FM 88.1), Los Angeles, CA
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There are a lot of jazz pianists out there these days, but here's one who has studied the masters, incorporated those influences into his own personal approach, and wraps it all (on Dem's Da Breaks) with a mighty fine ensemble.
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- JIM SANTELLA, jazz reviewer
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Michael has captured the spirit of the music and artists who influenced
him in his new CD, "Dem's Da Breaks." He is an exquisite pianist with an obvious
love of the music. I'm keeping this one right next to my CD player!
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- JANIE HARRIS (Mrs. Gene Harris), radio show host
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Michael B plays Jazz with sophistication and class. His influences are
present--yet balanced--in his playing, which creates an enjoyable, unique sound.
A splendid selection of tunes performed with controlled emotion, "Dem's Da
Breaks" is a great break for us, the listeners. It is a welcome addition to
my collection.
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- BRUCE PULVER, writer, Jazzreview.com
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Michael B excites with his chops while playing deep in the keys like the
late Gene Harris. I think he has a Brazilian soul that likes to play the sensual
style of bossa nova. Actually, I am convinced he can play any style he chooses
and do it well.
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- JEANNIE BLACK,
bossa2nova
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