Reviews

“Whether he’s bringing fresh bluesy, snappy and sensual wit to Melanie’s early 70’s novelty gem, turning The Mamas & the Papa’s harmony-filled delight “Somebody Groovy” into a funky jazz stomper or mining fresh romantic eloquence and plucky swing from Rodgers and Hart’s “I Didn’t Know What Time It Was”, Gimble’s dark, richly emotional vocal molasses warms the heart and soothes the soul in surreal ways the composers could never have imagined.”

— Jonathan Widran, JW Vibe

“It’s always refreshing to hear a creative yet accessible new voice in town and Jeffrey Gimble has it. Highly clever reads of well-known and obscure covers. His voice and style have a hint of beatnik in it, and it works well. His gentle side is revealed on a gracious “The Nearness of You” and mellow “In the Glow of the Moon” while his cozy corner with Koonse is a joy on the duet of “Music’s the Only Thing That’s On My Mind.”

— George W. Harris, JazzWeekly

“Gimble’s phrasing and tone reflect a deep connection to the material, while the band’s subtle interplay and sophisticated arrangements elevate the project into something genuinely fresh. Gimble presents a well-crafted and personal musical statement that is both accessible and resonant.”

— D. Glenn Daniels, The Jazz Page

“… a cause for celebration. Gimble has a voice and a swinging style that seems to take you back in time, but with a modern sensibility. Jeffrey Gimble deserves to be noticed. If you listen to his music, you'll like what you hear.”

— Jack Goodstein, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

“Gimble’s voice has developed gracefully into a comfortable baritone sounding as at home on the Mamas and the Papas’ “Somebody Groovy” as it does on “Quietly There” from the book of Shirley Horn. Let’s hope Mr. Gimble does not make us wait a decade for his next offering.”

— C. Michael Bailey, Wild Mercury Rhythm

“… This elegantly sculpted new recording opens on the soulful 20s standard Bye Bye Blackbird and then brings us an incredible, low slung Donny Hathaway song Tryin Times… smoothly seductive and emotively impassioned.”

— Anne Carlini, Exclusive Magazine