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PRESS QUOTES
“A cohesive outgrowth of orginal thought....a rich contrapunctal work of orchestral colors simultaneously blending yet capable of retaining their own identities.”
Peter Rothbart
(Downbeat)

“Mark Jones’ restless piano attack well compliments his distinct compositions....He is almost florid in his improvised adventures, all of which make for stimulating listening.”
Robert Rusch
(Cadence Magazine)

“The technical aspects of the show are impressive, with inventive music composed by Mark Jones.”
Josephine Cashman
(nytheatre.com)

“Mark Jones is a world class composer.”
Joseph Packales
(Winner of Howard Hansen prize and 2 time Pulitzer nominee for composition)

“The album is really, really good. Musicians are great!”
Carlos Lyra

“Your compositions are a brilliant reflection of the evolution of jazz over the last forty years, retaining the essence of the jazz tradition but at the same time taking the music forward!”
Larry Coryell

“Very interesting music.”
Kenny Werner

“Beautiful playing. Very high level.”
Roberto Menescal

“Gorgeous. I’m blown away with your arrangement and performance of my song. You done great!”
Jesse Colin Young

“Thank you so much for playing such a wonderful opening last night. You sounded fab.”
Lucy Walters Maneri
(Director of External Relations, the Brooklyn Conservatory)

“I enjoyed listening to your tracks…..Nice work!”
Mark Egan
(Bassist with Pat Metheny, Gil Evans, Larry Coryell, etc.)

"Mark, I think you you are a terrific composer and always value your opinion."
Bruce Patti
(Distinguished composer and violinist with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra)