Winner of the 2006 Detroit Music Award for Outstanding Jazz Album features vibrant contemporary jazz from an awesome young quintet: Jeremy Kittel, violin; Dann Freidman, saxophone; John Nam, piano; Andrew Kratzat, bass; an... more »d Chad Hochberg, drums. Fresh, original, award-winning compositions from Kittel and Kratzat are balanced with up-tempo classic covers by Coltrane, Shorter, Powell and Remler.« less
Winner of the 2006 Detroit Music Award for Outstanding Jazz Album features vibrant contemporary jazz from an awesome young quintet: Jeremy Kittel, violin; Dann Freidman, saxophone; John Nam, piano; Andrew Kratzat, bass; and Chad Hochberg, drums. Fresh, original, award-winning compositions from Kittel and Kratzat are balanced with up-tempo classic covers by Coltrane, Shorter, Powell and Remler.
CD Reviews
Great musician
Gabriel I. Bolkosky | Ann Arbor | 09/15/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I think that Jeremy is one of the most exciting musicians in jazz. He is one to listen to and will certainly be a leader in the jazz violin world.
I think that his approach to melody is unique and lyrical and is certainly coming from an ever deepening understanding of harmony. His rhythm swings and his compositions are inspired. The rest of the band sounds amazing too. Can't wait for the next one!"
WOW
Ritka Markovna | New York | 12/22/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is GREAT. Enough said."
Wonderful!
cello lass | 08/23/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Jeremy Kittel is one of the most exciting Celtic fiddlers of our generation. With this CD, he shows that he is equally at home in the world of jazz. He is a master of his instrument...beautiful tone, thought-provoking writing. Great music to drive to!"
Amazing..
Heun Choi | NY,NY | 08/31/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This album is totally inspiring. His sound is the most attractive violin sound anybody can produce in the history. He has a such a strong demanding ability of violin. Especially controlling the bow and his phrasing melodies are absolutly amazing and fresh!!!. Finally, I found a real good jazz violin album, really really !!!!"