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"PLAY SONG" HITS THE "TOP 30" ON JAZZWEEK CHARTS!
Newly released jazz CD, "Play Song" by the Dan Jacobs Quartet soars into the 'Top 30' on JazzWeek Nationwide Charts.
"Jacobs is a purveyor of a warm, lyrical sound. Whether on trumpet or flugellhorn, he's in total control, never going for showy technique, always preferring musicality." - George Fendel, Jazz Society of Orgeon
"Jacobs' entrancing and gorgeous flugelhorn acumen with long, sustained passages that smolder with each passing chorus is the epitome of cool." - Eric Harabadian, JAZZ INSIDE MAGAZINE
"Veteran jazz trumpeter Dan Jacobs brings forth one of the most unexpected musical highlights of 2011 with the release of his new CD, "PLAY SONG"—a superior recording in every respect. "Play Song" captures a command performance from trumpeter Dan Jacobs and his able crew producing a very accessible and engaging musical statement that jazz audiences everywhere can appreciate, well done!" - Edward Blanco, EJAZZNEWS.com
"Eloquent. Tasteful. Compelling. Masterful musicianship! Dan Jacobs’ trumpet and flugelhorn playing, as well as composition, makes PLAY SONG a phenomenally great jazz album. I absolutely love it! It proves that great chops + great phrasing + heart = superb jazz!" - Scott O'Brian, - SMOOTHJAZZ.com
"His beautiful trumpet lines remind me of Chris Botti, except Jacobs' brings more extended improvisation with a much darker, smoother and more luxurious tone than a mink coat!" Thomas R. Erdman, JAZZREVIEW.com
"Dan is a jazz soloist who can really drive things home ." Bob James, Multi- winning keyboardist.
"I am drooling over the haunting trumpet solos." Haybert K. Houston, Editor, JAZZ NOW MAGAZINE
"Dan is simply one of the great new offerings to the jazz world." George W. Carroll, EJAZZNEWS.com
"Dan plays 'inside' and 'outside' with ingenious runs and sensitive obbligato statements." Winthrop Bedford, JAZZ IMPROV MAGAZINE
"He has what every musician strives for and rarely achieves - - his own identity" John Gilbert JAZZ REVIEW
"Dan's playing is lyrical, with a strong sense of melody. He is one of my favorite jazz musicians." Joao da Penha, Jazz Radio, Brazil
"Dan's solos are articulate, haunting, expansive, challenging, and intense." George Carroll, JAZZREVIEW.com