"Testa's bass playing is fantastic. His forceful personality and beautifully resonant tone (perfectly positioned in the balance) is a powerful counterpoint to Braxton's often high-pitched inventions: put together, the two men create an imposing vista of registeral perspective."
- Phillip Clark, The Wire, Summer 2008 on Quartet (GTM) 2006
A "fine, engaging disc...doesn't quite sound like anything else I've encountered before...[Carl's] composing remains most engaging and unique throughout."
- Bruce Lee Gallanter, Downtown Music Gallery, October 2008 on Uncertainty [link to article]
"An interesting and unusual record...a worthwhile debut album."
- free jazz stef, free jazz blog, October 2008 on Uncertainty [link to article]
"It's human music, with varied emotions and...sublime moments."
- Richard Kamins, Hartford Courant, August 2008 on Uncertainty [link to article] |