“The VJE is the new MJQ”
– ELLIS MARSALIS
"The Verve Jazz Ensemble has matured into a force to be reckoned with.”
– ARTURO GOMEZ, KUVO FM
"A real treat for jazz fans!"
“Night Mode shows this ensemble at their absolute best.”
"Ceative arrangements allow for...sizzling brass and woodwind interactions…just a few examples of the greatness exhibited by this very talented ensemble."
“The tenor sax and trombone work on “Per Your Request” is absolutely fantastic with an outstanding melodic flair.”
"The scintillating big band jazz in “Drumorello” forms another addictive melody and wonderful band interplay by all members of the quintet.”
"The VJE:Very Live!’: One of the swingingest crew of jazzbos serving up a veritable live greatest hits set...Killer stuff"
– Midwest Record
"The ensemble deftly shifts from swing to Latin...strong and concise solos"
– Dan Bilawsky, JAZZ TIMES
“The VJE is one of my favorite jazz sounds in the world”
— Joe Domino, NEON JAZZ
“What a skillful supergroup of musicians!’
— Malvin Massey, General Manager WUMR-FM Memphis
"[The VJE] plays with intelligence and finesse...interpretations of great clarity and freshness that satisfies even the weary ear"
– Yves Dorison, CULTUREJAZZ, France
“Catchy melodies imbued with deceptively rich harmonies and finger-snapping grooves”
– JAZZIZ MAGAZINE
"Career-defining…playing that blows you away. This is a display of chops. Killer stuff”
— MIDWEST RECORD
“Vintage sounds…rich, suave, uptown, hip…the fingers are snapping to these tunes”
– JAZZ WEEKLY
“One impressive recording”
– ALL ABOUT JAZZ
“The entire ensemble swings with joy…[the VJE] adds octane to every tune…Vrrrooom!”
– JAZZ WEEKLY
“Drummer Josh Feldstein…formed the Verve Jazz Ensemble in 2006…over the interving years…the growth and change has only intensified”
– Dan Bilawsky, JAZZ TIMES
"Smart, inventive exploration of standards…sharp, crisp, tight renditions indicative of keen musicianship"
– HOT HOUSE
“What the VJE does is delve into the past…which is quite rare…really enjoyed it!”
– JAZZ LONDON RADIO
“High octane stuff that’s hot enough to make major labels re-open their jazz department”
— MIDWEST RECORD
“The Verve Jazz Ensemble…is a group that is taking care of business!”
– THE DRUM SHUFFLE
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