"A mature and fresh work which avoids the imperviousness
often associated with jazz".
Ramon Vitesse, Unit�
"This debut disc by the Altsys Jazz Orchestra.........is impressive,
with solid compositions (mainly by trumpeter Bill Mahar) and strong playing".
Jim Little, Hour
"Altsys, a 13 piece ensemble led by Jennifer Bell, is one of the most
forward-looking and exciting groups around. Great writing and
playing add up to a musical feast".
Len Dobbin, Mirror
" Altsys Jazz Orchestra brings together many of the Montreal's finest
young jazz musicians and this first album, with it's power, the originality
of the compositions and the personality of the performances, will propell
them to the forefront of the scene".
Paroles et Musique
".......I heard the Altsys Big Band. I was astonished. I was very
astonished, indeed flabbergasted. By the modernness of the arrangements.
They were eleven. Ten chaps commanded by a small bit of a woman
alternating between alto, soprano saxes and flute. They were 11 producing
an ensemble sound conjugated with constant percussion. Eleven first-rate
musicians. This is a group to watch out for".
Serge Truffaut, Le Devoir
"The Altsys Jazz Orchestra has a Mingus-like groove, an ear for
out-of-the way harmonies and a stable of enthusiastic and talented local
musicians. It's (Uncorked) an impressive effort, with imaginative
arrangements that neatly straddle the line between tradition and
innovation".
Peter Hadekel, the Gazette
"...the most entertaining new big band on the Montreal jazz scene has seen
in years."
Paul Wells the Gazette
"....little known to the general public due to its modest means, Altsys
Jazz Orchestra threatens to soon burst onto the national scene."
Alain Brunet la Presse
Jennifer Bell & Bill Mahar
1991 Richardson Ave.
Montreal, Quebec.
514-935-1542
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