Scott Yanow Quotes & Sayings

"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. — Scott Yanow

Singing seems as easy for her as talking is for us. — Scott Yanow

Chris Washburne is a superior hard bop player ... — Scott Yanow

It quickly becomes apparent that in the gray area between jazz, R&B and soul, Tony Adamo is one of the top voices. — Scott Yanow

Akiko Tsuruga ranks as one of the top organists around today. — Scott Yanow

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. — Scott Yanow

Unlike anything heard before. This is jazz for the 21st century. — 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 solos. There is no lack on intensity in this program. — Scott Yanow

A fluent trumpeter with a bright tone and a forward-looking style ... — 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 influential clarinettists were household names. This was the swing era. — Scott Yanow

Rob Mullins is a diverse keyboardist capable of both crossover and bop. — Scott Yanow