... winning
interpretations of Duke Ellington, Cole Porter and Cedar Walton
songs... Green’s trio, which includes bassist Jim Cox and
drummer Phil Gratteau, creates a solid group dynamic throughout.
~ WBEZ, Chicago
Mr. Green
is one of a growing number of young jazz musicians who are shaping
jazz for the 21st century. His approach to jazz is through his
bright and intelligent compositions, as well as his careful analyses
of the standards literature. Tim Green’s ballad playing
flows from the same well as that of Bill Evans, Fred Hersch, Lynne
Arriale, and Alan Broadbent. Good stuff…all good stuff.
~ C. Michael Bailey, All About Jazz
A nice excursion
in piano jazz. For a nice look at a bit of contemporary piano
jazz, this album does well.
~ Adam Greenberg, All Music Guide
I enjoyed
Tim Green's debut album. His eloquent musical approach demonstrated
both in his compositions and performance is nothing short of poetic.
Tim was wise to choose Phil Gratteau and Jim Cox both of whom
respond to his every phrase as if they have been playing together
for years.
~ Mike Kocour
I really enjoyed
this CD. The recording quality is excellent and Tim sounds terrific;
but the best thing is the way they play together as a trio.
~ John Campbell
“Catching
Yourself Gracefully” is beautifully done... a great compilation
of music... par esquisat! Congratulations to Tim for putting together
a very nice recording. Alot of thought went into the making of
this recording. Tim has shown alot of development... nice interaction...
good chemistry... nicely recorded.... this is a nice sound photograph
of Tim at this moment in life. Look for more!
~ Donnie Heitler
... this
CD is a fabulous showcase for Green’s strength and sensitivity.
While his playing is intellectual, he never fails to find and
explore the emotional core of a song.
~ Laura Kennedy, WGLT 89.1 fm
This CD is
wonderful! Tim has another winner!
~ Ross Gentile, WSIE, Edwardsville, IL
There’s
something mystical about (Green’s) band ... Green displays
a sophisticated soulful reverence, for every song is a new experience.
There's a karmic attentiveness for those who paved the road ahead
for Tim Green. He shows his appreciation and moves on to his own
style. OA2 has a great artist coming forward.
~ Dick Crockett, The Voice 88.7fm, Sacramento, CA
Pianist Tim
Green leads a very hip piano-guitar quartet on Jeannie’s
Song ... This quartet is going places in both the mainstream and
adult contemporary arenas. We should all be watching for more
from Tim Green.
~ C. Michael Bailey , All About Jazz
A totally
New Thing...nice sounding disc....
~ Vince Outlaw on The New Jazz Thing Live on Jazz 88 San Diego
... carefully
chosen works of modern jazz flowing somewhat effortlessly from
the hands of the musicians. The pieces here show off a nice mixture
of the old and the new ... Beyond the selection of songs, though,
there's quite a bit of fine playing to be heard here, with the
players perhaps not spending a large amount of time in far-flung
solos, but providing some excellent interplay and creating a whole
of relaxed afternoon jazz ... a solid swing throughout and a lot
of nice chops on the side.
~ Adam Greenberg, All Music Guide
