If Not Now, When? KZSU Review
There’s an incredibly pliant simpatico driving this music ever higher and deeper. ~ Tom McCarter, KZSU 90.1fm Stanford, May, 2018
Using Eric Dolphy- like inside/ outside lines and Coltranish sound sheets, Brachfeld’s precisely articulated improvisations add a hefty dose of originality, always ending in fruition. ~James Rozzi, jazziz.com, Fall 2018
Straight ahead and swinging, courtesy of bassist Harvie S and drummer Jason Tiemann, this quartet is the manifestation of professionalism. ~James Rozzi, jazziz.com, Fall 2018
James Rozzi – CD Review of “If Not Now, When?”
Following a year of reflection, Andrea Brachfeld composed and recorded a selection of songs that she submitted for a New Jazz Grant from Chamber Music America. The winning results can be heard on If Not Now, When? (Jazzheads) her ninth release as a leader. Nine of the 10 songs are collaborations melding Brachfeld’s sinewy melodies […]
“If not now, when? ends with Andrea flawless improvisations and powerful interpretation by the quartet in the a gorgeous rendition of the classic Amazing Grace.” ~Wil Sostre, jnbreview.blogspot.com, August 2018
“In a recording full of musical gems, Anima Mea is one of the brightest. Anima Mea feels more personal and instrospective, and the beauty of Andrea’s tone can be appreciated more on this piece.” ~Wil Sostre, jnbreview.blogspot.com, August 2018
“Flutist Andrea Brachfeld is one of those rare jazz musicians who feels equally comfortable and is just as good playing either traditional jazz or Latin jazz.” ~Wil Sostre, jnbreview.blogspot.com, August 2018
Wil Sostre – CD Review of “If Not Now, When?”
To play alongside latin Masters, Dave Valentin, and Ray Barretto, a musician must be really good and have an extense knowledge of the Latin music language. Flutist Andrea Brachfeld is one of those rare jazz musicians who feels equally comfortable and is just as good playing either traditional jazz or Latin jazz. If not now, […]
“…(Andrea) developed a brilliant virtuosity that was as suited to the straight ahead jazz sound on which she often situates her own recordings—certainly her newest, If Not Now, When?” ~Mike West, Washingtoncitypaper.com, August 2018
WashingtonCityPaper.com on “If Not Now, When?”
Loving jazz flute means not getting many opportunities to write about it. Most of the time it’s a saxophonist’s second (or third) instrument, broken out in a big band to play the Frank Wess part in an old Basie chart and then put away for a few weeks. It’s a shame, because the flute and […]