"This powerhouse group had the
walls at
Chris' [Jazz Café] shaking with their driving,
up tempo jazz including bop standards and some written by the leader. It was an exciting night
and once again demonstrated the fantastic array of local talent in Philadelphia
with so many of the musicians being well established local stars
in their own right." -- Donald True Van Deusen, All About Jazz (Oct. 2002)
up tempo jazz including bop standards and some written by the leader. It was an exciting night
and once again demonstrated the fantastic array of local talent in Philadelphia
with so many of the musicians being well established local stars
in their own right." -- Donald True Van Deusen, All About Jazz (Oct. 2002)
"The playing by the band is really
good, and I really like the soloists. Also I like [Lars']
writing with [his] use of counterpoint. So keep doing it - it's great!" -- Kenny Wheeler (Dec. 2001)
writing with [his] use of counterpoint. So keep doing it - it's great!" -- Kenny Wheeler (Dec. 2001)
“I enjoyed your CD, ‘Speaking of
Apropos.’ It’s a collection of
first-rate charts
performed by a first-rate group of musicians. Congratulations on a project
well-done!” – Jeff Jarvis (Jun. 2004)
performed by a first-rate group of musicians. Congratulations on a project
well-done!” – Jeff Jarvis (Jun. 2004)
"Very nice writing - diverse and
creative.
The band sounds very well too." -- John Fedchock (Aug. 2004)
The band sounds very well too." -- John Fedchock (Aug. 2004)
"That's a great band you
have! Wonderful charts tinged with a
sense of history.
Congratulations!" -- Phil Wilson (Aug.2004)
Congratulations!" -- Phil Wilson (Aug.2004)
"The intensity and enthusiasm of
Halle and his companions are readily
apparent...
[the LHJO is] more than respectable, as are the leader's engaging songs
and tasteful charts." -- Jack Bowers, Allaboutjazz.com (May 2005)
[the LHJO is] more than respectable, as are the leader's engaging songs
and tasteful charts." -- Jack Bowers, Allaboutjazz.com (May 2005)
"You're holding a great tradition for Philly in your hands. Only great things can come from this."
-- Tim Warfield (Mar.2006)
-- Tim Warfield (Mar.2006)
"The swingingest band in Philadelphia!" -- Kimmel Center of Performing Arts (Sept. 2007)
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