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BIOGRAPHIES
QUOTES & ARTICLES
“A superb pianist…”
-Dan Ouellette, Downbeat (full article)
“…Jazz pianist Jack Perla’s genius is composition.”
-Rob Pratt, Metro Santa Cruz (longer excerpt)
“Perla’s performance had a fine, sophisticated ring to it. This is a superb instrumental mix…”
-Phil Elwood, The San Francisco Examiner (full article)
“As a pianist, Perla is a study of appealing contrasts, capable for instance, of both delicacy and rhythmic thrust in the same piece…”
-Charles Hutchinson, Jazz Now Magazine (longer excerpt)
“The world premiere was Jack Perla’s “Trane of Thought”, which is infectious and immediately likeable.”
-Chris Salocks, The Oakland Tribune (full article)
“Ms. Way’s “On a Train Heading South,” set to a score by Jack Perla, is mesmerizing…”
-Gia Kourlas, The New York Times (full article)
“Despite legendary divas and drama queens, opera is still in the closet in a lot of ways. Not so with Love / Hate…”
-Lewis Whittington, EDGE (full article)
“His premiere recording as jazz pianist and composer – Swimming Lessons for the Dead – includes Roman Candles, the piece which prevailed at the competition.”
-Thelonious Monk Institute (full announcement)
“… To Listen to the song (Invisible City) is to go on a journey–a voyage to interesting musical vistas”
-Mando Music Reviews (longer excerpt)
An intelligent and landmark album. ‘Swimming Lessons for the Dead’ is a showcase for Perla’s musical vision and features his dynamic piano talent.”
-Jazz Online
“Brilliant new CD. A first-rate post-bop piano stylist, as well as a composer of great vision.”
-Lee Hildebrand, Express
“The album’s (Invisible City) centerpiece is the 15-minute title track(by Jack Perla), a complex suite-like piece that unfolds with unerring logic.”
-Andrew Gilbert, San Jose Mercury News-EYE
“…sophisticated music that makes an emotional connection with the audience.”
-Michael Morgan, Musical Director, Oakland East Bay Symphony
