"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)
"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)
“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)
"Very nice writing - diverse and
creative.
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)
"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)
"You're holding a great tradition for Philly in your hands. Only great things can come from this."
-- Tim Warfield (Mar.2006)
"The swingingest band in Philadelphia!" -- Kimmel Center of Performing Arts (Sept. 2007)
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