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What reviewers say about Ron Horton: Genius Envy (OmniTone 11902)
- "...among
'99's best..."
—Bob Blumenthal, Boston Globe
- "1999:
The year's top 10 jazz recordings" —Ken Franckling, United Press International
- "Mellow
yet edgy, unsettling yet soothing, varied yet coherent, Horton's
complex yet melodic music balances enough facets that it's endlessly
fascinating." —Steve Holtje, Jazziz
- "'Genius
Envy' (OmniTone) bears the imprint of patience and maturity as well
as historical literacy. It is studiously attentive to jazz of
the last 40 years, specifically, a line of small-group composers
like Paul Bley, Ornette Coleman, Andrew Hill and Marty Ehrlich, all
of whom have written fairly romantic music while experimenting with
rhythm and harmony." —Ben Ratliff, New York Times
- "Ron's
writing, like his playing, is melodic, engaging the listener while
still taking their ears to new musical places." —GMN.com
- "Aside
from being an inventive, exhilarating and fluid trumpet master, Ron
is also a dynamic and inspired composer, and Genius Envy is
filled with deep and melodic compositions that are superb.... Genius
Envy is an engaging, moving and impressive debut from Ron
Horton that is worthy of continuous listening pleasure." —Jazz Online
- "It's
hard to pick out the uppermost entrancing feature of Ron Horton's
debut, Genius Envy.... Horton's writing is at
the heart of the session ... tremendously narrative, providing
ingenious setups that grow into all sorts of dramatic developments
- oddly timed rhythmic interludes, gutsy plunger-mute trumpet
solos, and chamberesque commentaries on a slow-going bass solo -
before resolving into sheer, smart works....
...beautiful, decorous music. Horton's debut holds a wealth of
promise." —Andrew Bartlett, Amazon
- "[Genius
Envy] showcases the monstrous talents of trumpeter/composer Ron
Horton.... Horton shines as a formidable composer, arranger
and leader... Genius Envy is mood evoking, poetic,
cool, spirited and sure to capture the hearts of many jazz
aficionados.... Highly recommended... " —Glenn Astarita, AllAboutJazz.com
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"...Horton pushes the progressive mainstream envelope with his
witty music, brimming with vigor, soul and risk taking. A
flawless technical player, Horton's lyrical lines and steadfast
approach to pure melody and harmonic invention earmarks this
recording not only as his breakthrough, but a potent reminder
there's still original music to be discovered in modern
jazz.... Recommended."
—Michael G Nastos, All Music Guide
- 2001 Critics' Best —Leonel Santos, JazzPortugal.net
- "Ron
Horton plays beautiful trumpet on some complex charts, never losing
his spry spirit." —AtYourPlaza.com
- "This is a
great CD from a great trumpet player. [Drummer] Matt Wilson
has said that this is one of the best releases of 1999. Buy it
now!" —A fan review on Amazon
Other reviews
- "Se
il musicista é poeta" from AllAboutJazz.com
(Italy) [Read review (in Italian)]
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