One of the most appealing qualities of the album is how the recording takes the listener through a range of styles, many of them influenced by Cline’s extensive sideman experience as both a pianist and a trombonist. Cline certainly displays considerable skill on the trombone (listen to his excellent solo on “Make Up Your Mind”), but the album definitely focuses on his considerable piano chops.
-Daniel Healy / Chicago Jazz Magazine
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All of the tunes are impressive, with lyrical pieces like “Till Next Time” and “Mistletoe, Me & You”displaying classy piano work . An impressive mix of melodies such as “April In June” give a chance for soloists like soprano saxist Jim Gailloreto to shine, and P aul Zimmerman brings his vocals on hip pieces “Umbrella Sunglasses & Gloves” and “You Tend To.” Clever without being cloying.
-George W. Harris / Jazz Weekly
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-George W. Harris / Jazz Weekly
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Not only are the charts superlative, the rhythms engaging, the instrumentation intelligent while harmonic and largely centered upon melodics, but the entire affair is deliciously engineered, creating a milieu that doubles up the music's powers and charm.
Mark S. Tucker / Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange
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If pianist, trombonist, composer Kevin Cline's self-released album Make Up Your Mind proves only one truth, it is that there is a lot of jazz talent that most of us never get to hear out there, and that is our loss.
Jack Goodstein / Blogcritics.org
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Extremely strong and professional work. Catchy theme. (My personal favorite is the title track with trumpet soloist Bobby Shew.)
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The songs are good and the musicians and vocalists are superb. This is an album that should be on your must have list.
-Oscar Brooks - L A Jazz Music Examiner
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-Oscar Brooks - L A Jazz Music Examiner
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I've been listening to your album over and over again on my iPod. It's such a great recording. Your compositions -- and your playing -- are stellar. Congratulations on a wonderful disc! Please keep doing what you're doing.
Best wishes,
Randy Morse - The Best of Brazil
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Best wishes,
Randy Morse - The Best of Brazil
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Tasty stuff that flows with the certain Chicago vibe that let's you tell it's not from either coast, this is a tasty, easy going set that finds him splitting his time between piano and trombone with equal skill. A sure bet for easy chair jazzbos that want something relaxing yet thrilling.
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Kevin Cline rocking the jazz world........
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