for Brian Woodruff: "...one of the most up-and-coming drummer/composers on the scene today....a first-rate composer. His ability to blend the voices in the front-line and create intriguing harmonies put him in a class by himself." Dan Bilawsky, Jazz Inside magazine (formerly Jazz Improv magazine) Woodruff himself knows how to lead the band from behind the traps without being intrusive, gently percolating behind everyone’s solos. George W. Harris, jazzweekly.com The drumming is punctual, impeccable, crisp...While it is well written, wonderfully performed, it's all very human, too. That sets his music apart. Gray Hunter, A Hand in the Act of Writing blog ...this up and coming jazz drummer does much more than just keep time. A smart leader that knows how to pick the right sidekicks, Woodruff has a great musical vocabulary that he let’s speak eloquently on his behalf. Here’s a young lion to watch. Chris Spector, Midwest Record Woodruff shows many sides to his craftsmanship but whether his compositions are prancing jubilantly or mourning inwardly, the harmonies are spot on and flawless. Susan Frances, Jazz Times Online Although Woodruff gives his associates ample space, his drums center everything and his playing is steady and playful in nature. Brad Walseth, chicagojazz.net Imaginative, expressive compositions. Drumhead magazine for "The Tarrier": Brian Woodruff's "The Tarrier" swings sweetly with a dry understated wit that reveals rhythmically well-designed and harmonically sophisticated track work. Will Romano, Modern Drummer ...as a composer and drummer, Woodruff is right on time with his delivery in this excellent, jazzy album. Dean Poling, Valdosta Daily Times Brian Woodruff's engaging new release “The Tarrier” is a refreshing new sound that will definitely grab your attention from the opening track. Containing excellent charts performed by a solid cadre of players, “The Tarrier” will have the ear of the critics and the approval of jazz audiences once they sample this very fine dish. Edward Blanco, eJazzNews.com See www.jazz.com's Song of the Day for June 16, 2009, "Chorale:" http://www.jazz.com/music/2009/6/16/brian-woodruff-chorale See the recent article on Brian in the Astoria Times Ledger: http://www.yournabe.com/articles/2009/06/11/astoria_times/ent_news/astoria_times_ent_newseuilqbi06112009.txt |
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