23rd March 2016: Pete McCann takes ‘Range’ on US tour this week plus latest reviews including ★★★★ from Jazz Journal.

With an eclectic approach to his music-making (previous projects have encompassed straight-ahead jazz, Latin, fusion and contemporary classical), McCann now presents jazz/rock cornucopia Range, its title a metaphor for the breadth of his colorful musical career as well as the diversity of the sounds expressed so eloquently here with longstanding personnel of choice – John O’Gallagher (sax), Henry Hey (keys), Matt Clohesy (basses) and Mark Ferber (drums).

This week, Pete McCann will be doing a series of shows in support of Range. For details go: here

Here are the highlights from the most recent round of reviews from across the UK and Europe:

“This engrossing programme of material is a joy, with McCann’s pacy, athletic soloists borne up by his crafty arrangements.”
★★★★ Jazz Journal (website)

“An irresistible, perfectly produced program, which exudes a passion for today’s popular progressive jazz.”
CD Aktuell (website)

“Exciting. Full of surprises and with imaginative melodies and harmonies.”
Digitale Jazz Zeitung (website)

“The pieces meander between uptempo and thoughtfully reflective. A flawless performance.”
Sound and Image (website)

“Together, McCann with drummer Mark Ferber, bassist Matt Clohesy, pianist Henry Hey and saxophonist John O’Gallagher imbue the ten songs on the album with a wonderfully earthy groove far away from the monotony of the so-called ‘mainstream’.”
Soul Train (website)

“The musicianship is first rate and the solos, particularly by the leader and O’Gallagher, were fantastic.​”​
Jazz and Blues (blog) (full review)