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Press

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"A master class in giving eight originals, their fragments of scales or entire lines, complete make-overs harmonically, rhythmically and melodically. That's how jazz-oriented writers develop their material." - Harvey Siders, Jazz Times

"A clear and convincing modern jazz masterpiece of a debut. A recording of exceptionally creative charts and marvelous musicianship that's sure to garner its fair share of critical acclaim." - Edward Blanco, All About Jazz

"Anderson’s alto sax is clear, clean and harmonically opulent, while Hansen’s piano lines are equivalently crisp and lucid, where every note is placed perfectly. Kessler, meanwhile, unfolds intricate rhythmic textures. One of Anderson’s skills is creating pieces with personality about personalities." - Doug Simpson, Audiophile Audition

"His soprano sax tone is sweet and non-abrasive, one of the most attractive around. We need more music from Dave Anderson" - Ty Bailey, WVST-FM

"Tighter than most any quartet you'll hear on the scene today!" - Dick Metcalf, Improvijazzation Nation

"(Anderson) knows how to lead, how to lay out and how to write catchy melodies with some meat on the bone." - Midwest Record

"There’s no denying Anderson’s strong sense of melody and his ability to swing hard...Cohesive, powerful and always appealing, “Clarity” is yet further indication that the Seattle jazz scene is thriving." - Oakland Examiner

"Smokin'!" - Clark Terry

"It's great to hear someone really care for the soprano saxophone." - Rufus Reid