| "Your music is very lovable. Good ensemble playing as well. It's great that you are playing this music today." - Howard Rumsey, Leader, Lighthouse All Stars
"Octobop's music is infused with fire and seduction, delivered with good taste and freshness. Its ripened high-density swing feel is driven by genuine exuberance and appealing arrangements. A band to be dug!" - Dr. Herb Wong, Author and Educator
"Octobop's "Too Close for Comfort CD is a great one. If you like California, you'll love this CD. Cool as a cucumber. Buy it. Every CD should have a great recorded sound like this one. Wonderful presence. You know all the tunes. There are no obscure "original compositions" here. Everyone solos in this beautifully paced package. Excellent arrangements with just the right touch of humor. Bernie's Tune goes beyond Mulligan. The voicing is so comfortable with the refreshing vibes/guitar sound replacing the usual piano for a special added punch. You'll tap your foot from beginning to end, and back again." - Alan Scharf, Co-creator, Jazz at Massey Hall |