About
ERIC ALLISON
"Like Buck Hill in
Washington, Bud Freeman in Chicago or Red Tyler in New Orleans, Miami's Eric
Allison is one of those gifted jazz saxophonists who settle down in their
hometown, where they become local legends even as they are overlooked by the
rest of the world." - Geoffrey Himes, Washington Post
"Allison is one of those
splendid musical talents who can do just about anything." Zan Stewart,
Contributor: Los Angeles Times, Swing Journal
"
a tremendous hunk
of entertainment, a fascinating performance by Eric Allison, the reed
man
takes the crowd on a goose-pimpling trip. A new kind of High." -
Miami News
Voted "Best Jazz Reed
Player" by Miami/South Florida Magazine
"Musically, Allison is
pure versatility, able to jump from flute to sax, clarinet, probably
conch-shell synthesizer when they get around to making one, and his razor wit
doesn't hurt a band at all." - The Good Times
"
a fully developed
jazzman, mature in his creative expression and completely at home with his
gifts. Eric is a master of a variety of styles that constitutes
jazz
equally at home whether playing dixieland jazz classics, earthy
blues, bebop, or contemporary jazz/rock
reflects an awareness of blues
tradition seldom encountered in musicians of his generation." - Jack
Sohmer, Contributor: Downbeat, Jazz Times, Cadence
"He's a powerful soloist
on four instruments, a first-rate composer and arranger, and a capable
bandleader who can create a savory stew out of almost any musical ingredients.
Allison's funky, danceable tunes always have one foot in the groove.
Allison is a true jazz musician with serious chops." Matt Schudel,
Sun-Sentinel
"
Allison
demonstrates a natural exuberance in both his demeanor and his music.
[a] jaunty, unbridled playing style
Allison's playing is informed
and
carefree. His musical statements command authority and respect, but
their message is uplifting, optimistic, and accessible." - Larry Getlen,
New Times
"Tenor saxophonist Eric
Allison is traditional in the best sense of the word." - Bob Weinberg,
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