Press Reviews/Comments

"Sebastian's playing and writing are on a very high level"
(John Abercrombie)

"Sebastian is the complete guitarist both in terms of his arranging/composing abilities and his harmonic and linear improvising techniques combining both a sense of traditional and more contemporary concepts."
(Gene Bertoncini)

"Noelle's style ranges from acoustic-electric jazz guitar with warm single lines to Scofield regions"
(Jazzpodium, German national Jazz magazine)

"Sebastian has that rare combination of technical skill, intellectual knowledge of music and soulfulness and musicality that is required of a truly great musician and performer."
(Dan Freeman, freelance bassist in NYC.)

About "Freedom Trail"

"[...] The excellent results of the session can be heard on "Freedom Trail". Throughout the disc, the guitarists spar amiably over a firm foundation supplied by bassist Noah Jarrett and drummer Ferenc Nemeth; Noelle matches wits with his elder, essaying in an articulate, vocal-like manner."
(Adam Perlmutter, GuitarOne Magazine) view complete article

"Sebastian and John both play electric guitars, hollow body and solid body respectively, their rhythm team includes Noah Jarrett on acoustic bass and Ferenc Nemeth on drums. This is a fine, laid back effort for two jazz guitarists who both play with exquisite taste and perform dreamy, slow burn, intricate playing, throughout. Both guitarists compose and a few standards are done nicely, especially "How Deep is the Ocean?" A most impressive debut."
(Bruce Gallanther, Downtown Music Gallery Newsletter)

About "Secret Sound Nation"

"SEBASTIAN NOELLE QUARTET - Secret Sound Nation (Nolimit Records 1003) Featuring Sebastian on guitar & effects, Rainer Boehm on Rhodes electric piano, Panagiotis Andreou on electric bass and Martin Valihora on drums. Sebastian has played here at DMG a couple of times and put out a fine cd with John Abercrombie as his guest. This cd was mixed in both Boston, where Sebastian went to college and recorded in Bratislava, where I think his quartet is from. The music here is a nice mix of laid back and somewhat funky electric jazz, played with taste and restraint. On "Get Real" the quartet take off for some quick and intricate interplay with the guitar and el. piano playing that difficult theme with ease. Sebastian actually sounds like his mentor and cohort John Abercrombie on this, with his sterling tone and quick spinning lines of notes. As this long (78 minutes) cd evolves, the pieces become more intricate and more complex, yet still remain somewhat subdued. Both Sebastian's electric guitar and Rainer's el. piano work well together, playing those difficult lines in harmony or even sailing around one another at times. This little treasure approaches the fusion terrain at times, without ever having to deal with that high-speed, show off your chops bullshit. Well done!"
(Bruce Gallanther, Downtown Music Gallery Newsletter 05/04)

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