Hot House Jazz, May 2022
When I listen to the gorgeous, rich sound of flutist Andrea Brachfeld, I question why she is not constantly headlining at the world’s top jazz spots. As a young musician, she received the Louis Armstrong Award for Outstanding Student, and she has not stop excelling since.
Unique and Worldly Approach
“Brachfeld is joined by Bill O’Connell (piano), Harvie S (bass) and Jason Tiemann (drums, percussion), and they help make for a very unique and worldly approach to songwriting that you can’t help but appreciate. “ ~ Take Effect, August 2022, takeeffectreviews.com
Evolution – Take Effect Review
An important artist in New York City’s jazz and Afro-Cuban scene for 5 decades, Andrea Brachfeld spent much time thinking about children’s issues during the pandemic, and that reflection is very apparent in these very diverse and thoughtful songs. “What’s Up” starts the listen with dreamy flute, crisp drumming, and much warm piano in the […]
Jazz Weekly, George Harris
“Her flute floats on the upbeat “What’s UP “ and is cirrus fluffy for “The Unraveling Of It All”. Winds in the woods.” ~ George Harris, June 2022, jazzweekly.com
All About Jazz, Jack Bowers
“There is nothing at which she does not excel, regardless of mood or tempo.” ~ Jack Bowers, June 2022, allaboutjazz.com
Evolution – Jazz Cafe, Argentina Press
“Una figura central de las escenas afrocubanas y de jazz de la ciudad de Nueva York durante los últimos cinco décadas, la flautista ANDREA BRACHFELD, como la mayoría de los artistas en los últimos dos años, encontró una gran cantidad de tiempo para reflexionar sobre su arte, comunidad y humanidad. En “Evolution”, la escritura de […]
Gorgeous, Rich Sound
“When I listen to the gorgeous, rich sound of flutist Andrea Brachfeld, I question why she is not constantly headlining at the world’s top jazz spots.” ~ Don Smith, May 2022, hothousejazz.com
Consistently Engaging
“…the music itself is consistently engaging and admirably performed by Brachfeld and her teammates. When the sum is totaled, that is what counts most.” ~ Jack Bowers, June 2022, allaboutjazz.com/