Reviews

“Gimble is intent on setting the Great American Songbook on its ear, or better yet, expanding it to include music after the 50s and 60s.”

— C. Michael Bailey, Wild Mercury Rhythm

“Whether he’s bringing fresh bluesy, snappy and sensual wit to Melanie’s early 70’s novelty gem…or mining fresh romantic eloquence and plucky swing… 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.”

— 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

“… 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