“This intriguing "water-borne" voyage runs the gamut from more classically-tinged interpretations to straight-ahead and improvised jazz. Along that journey we are treated to a highly inspired and masterfully presented performance.”
Nicholas F. Mondello
Allaboutjazz.com
"Who but the best professionals could live up to this ?...
Everything about this disc is to be recommended, the recording is crystal clear and the playing and arranging of the first water”
Dr. Paul Sarcich
www.mvdaily.com
“Under the Spell of Spain defies any category other than: superb.”
Nicholas F. Mondello
Allaboutjazz.com
“Every now and again a recording that is both truly outstanding and will have great appeal to brass band listeners appears on the shelves. We are delighted to make it the first recipient of our CD of the Year Editors Award.”
Kenneth Crookston
British Bandsman
“One of the all time great brass recordings OF ALL TIME”
Jiggs Whigham
International Jazz Trombone Soloist and Musical Director, BBC Big Band
“The entire programme can be likened to a sumptuous feast, with each track having its own highly delectable and thoroughly satisfying flavour. The CD is surely compulsive listening for all brass and percussion enthusiasts.”
