The Reese Project ... what they are saying:

• "...an incredible band. A great deal will be heard about them in the future." Bela Fleck, Banjo
• "This is no ordinary combo/band. They are opening the door on a new genre of musical virtuosity. Their structure is integral, their timing is flawless."  Dave Butler, Program Director, Innervisions, Syndicated Radio Show
• "Great sound!" Branford Marsalis, Saxophonist
• "Thank you for allowing us to experience some of the greatest talent ever in our club. The day & evening were extraordinary. Really. This is a sleepy little town & it takes a lot to get people out -- especially in the winter.  We have received some of the highest praises today I can remember."  Kerry Metevier, Wallabee's Jazz Club & Aimee's Dinner & Movie
• "I just wanted to thank you for playing at the Lake Placid Hilton Resort. You were all very accommodating last weekend when the power went out in Lake Placid. With a hotel full of guests you kept everyone in the bar calm and happy doing your acoustic act. You sounded so good I couldn't wait to hear you the next night, with lights and amplifiers, which by the way was just as impressive. You guys worked so hard (after driving 8 hours in a snowstorm!) when you didn't have to and improvised perfectly. can't wait to have you back."   Corey Iaria, Bar Manager, Dancing Bears Lounge, Lake Placid Hilton Resort
• “Top jazz band; on WVIA’s Best of 30 Years” compilation disc.” George Graham, Program Director, WVIA
• “They provided a special touch to our events at the Governor’s Residence.”  Tom Ridge, Director of Homeland Security (Former Governor of PA)
• “One of the most impressive modern jazz projects in the country...it’s for jazz fans everywhere.” Toby Knapp, The Fly Magazine
• “No one plays jazz/blues better than this group! They are NOT to be missed!” Richard Fuller, Senior Editor, Metaphysical Reviews
• “The Reese Project plays everything from blues to bop to funk, and in each style they are more than adept and quite frequently sublime.”  Chet Williamson, Reviewer, www.Rambles.net 
• “Fresh & new, not one weak track.” (Blue Etude) Jack Burkell, Jazz Program Director, WRTI
• “We loved the concert; they are a marvelous ensemble.”  Bob Silberbush, Music Director, Manhattan School of Arts & Sciences
• “They have become my support system as I take on new projects in the restaurant business of Lancaster. With their help, I try to bring their passion for the cause of music lovers to my job, and share it with my patrons.”  Andrew Gerofsky, Manager/Partner, Alois Restaurant
• “I caught three fabulous acts Sunday at the Lancaster Jazz Festival. The headliner, Kurt Elling, kept the listeners there, but for my tastes, the second act, the Reese Project, stole the show. This unique combination with a soloing cello playing bass lines, amazing soloist Tom Reese making the flute viable as a jazz instrument & soaring vocals by veteran vocalist Ron Smith proved that unique instrumentation equals great jazz.”  Logan McKinney “New Waves in Radio”
• “A multi-lingual fusion of blues, jazz and poetic humor. A great CD; great unique sound.” (Blue Etude)  Russ Neff, WITF-FM Harrisburg

Fans Say "TRP sounds like..."

• "A cross between Jethro Tull and Crooked Still, a cello-based blue grass band." (Bruce Campbell)
• "Curfew - Return of the Jazz Fusioneers". (Stephen Bartch)
• "You have more in common with Flecktone-type bands than traditional Jazz bands to me. Notice, I am careful not to say jam bands. Jam bands have what I call a "jam-band" syndrome; that is go off on tandems without going anywhere, and it started out with the Allman Brothers. I could deal with half of their music, because the rest doesn't go anywhere. Like movies that could of ended hours earlier. Allman Brothers and Zappa started the Jam genre. While some are very good bands and are among my favorites, others I and the rest of the world could do without. Traditional Jazz bands, however, I am very particular about, because some lose the warmth and room to breathe. You are more like Weather Report Jazz bands and fusion Jazz bands." (Paal Hudssen)
• "TRP is hard to compare to anyone. TRP is like a comfy Jazz afternoon, a stroll down "Cool Lane"." (Woody Lingle)
• "Some of your stuff sounds Celtic. I know you're not strictly a Celtic band -- you kind of defy description -- but Tom's flute and pennywhistle playing does sometimes give it that vibe." (Konrad Fritz)
• ".....jethro tool?.... (just kidd'n)" (Chris Laughery)
• "You have a unique sound. I think with the addition of Bobby, the adjectives that come to mind are bluesy, cool and a little funky at times.  I personally like Pat Metheney, Flim the BB's and especially The Yellowjackets. None of these groups have an instrumental combo anything like yours so...I think your sound is unique, fresh, blues-inspired, groovy and tight. Your compositions are also a stand out from the crowd. We wish you the best opportunities for success!" (Tim & Terri Brown)
• "You sound like: No one else on earth." (Teddy G.)
• "You sound totally unique! Never before have I heard jazz that doesn't sound a little formulaic or like people are running scales. Your music has substance, soul and authenticity -- it is jazz which will move everyone!" (Adele Ulrich)
• "No one else!" (Henning Verner)
• "Tough question. A few other bands come to mind that feature the flute in a jazz environment: Hubert Laws, Rashaan Roland Kirk, Tim Weisberg, Eric Dolphy and, of course Herbie Mann." (Ken Lamison)
• "To me, you guys sound like the famous Chico Hamilton Quintet of the 50's." (Harvey Skolnick)
• "JAMES GALWAY & FRIENDS WITH THEIR PANTS ON FIRE." (Barry Kornhauser)
• "The Reese Project combines the grace and elegance of classic jazz with the pure listenable pleasure of pop." Maybe "classic jazz-pop." I think that you -- especially live when i've seen you -- are carrying on the tradition of Les McCann, mid-career George Benson, that kind of thing. (Ted Drozdowski)
• "TRP sounds like ... the band that will help you understand what Jazz is about." (Russ Rockwell)
• "TRP sounds like Tiger Woods playing golf. When Tiger plays, everybody likes to watch, no matter what their experience with golf is. But if you know golf, you're very impressed with Tiger's game. The Reese Project is the same way: everybody can enjoy them; but the more you know about music, the more The Reese Project stands out. They're the band you want to make sure you hear." (Russ Rockwell)
• "TRP sounds like nobody out there, but they also sound like the best of whom you've ever heard. The Reese Project has learned from the masters and the best -- how to be the best and to be the master of their craft." (Russ Rockwell)
• "TRP sounds like Elvis, Pavoratti, Shania Twain, or Boston; meaning, they sound like the great original artists that they are. The Reese Project knows all the forms of Jazz and Classical, but puts them together in a new American way. Their sound is more than Jazz, more than Classical. They are distinctive, refreshing, and very good. When you hear them, you want to hear more." (Russ Rockwell)
• "Who do you sound like? I will have to reach way back in my memory banks to answer that... and I hope my search ends up with a "NO RESPONSE". We like you because we think you are unique and enjoy the combination and variation of the instruments you utilize in your group. IF I CAN FIND SOMEONE THAT YOU SOUND LIKE.........WOULDN'T I BE LISTENING TO THEM INSTEAD. I hope you always stay unique and that I am never able to make a comparison." (Pete & Joan)
• "They sound like TRP. We discovered them at Iris' in Plattsburgh, NY and they just get better." (Frank & Jean Kennedy)
• "Chamber music jazz...or jazz/classical crossover...cool, sophisticated and also intense without high volume." (Lee Moyer)
• "At times your music is reminiscent of an early 70's prog rock band called Bloodrock. There is also a bit of Jethro Tull blended in your sound. I like to think of it as a jazzy Jethro fusion kind of sound. Frankly, one of the appeals of your band, I believe, is the originality of your mix of instruments, coupled with taking turns on lead, so that every instrument varies from lead to rhythm." (Steve Mundis)
• "I can't think of any 'well known bands' that I could honestly say you sound like, I can only describe my interpretation of your sound: Classical/Jazzy/Bluesy/Chamber music... som'a dis... soma a 'dat. You are all so unique in your own right and have a sound so melodic it's just special." (Mayor Connie Marie Guy)
• "A light & refreshing modern jazz/blues featuring an earthy cello & uplifting flute, along with a perfect pairing of guitar & drums." (Shirley -- & Tom too!)
• "The worldly eclectic nature of Herbie Mann meets the funk and cool of Miles Davis..." (Alex Meixner)
• "Tim Weisberg, although The Reese Project has less of the slow stuff and more of the funky stuff that Weisberg has done." (Guy Collins)
• "Smooth, transitional, eclectic, exciting music that keeps you intrigued." (Kathy Ross)
• "After listening to your style and comparing it to others, I must come to the conclusion that The Reese Project is to Music what Dr. Pepper is to Cola. Strangely different, yet Refreshing. Keep up the great work." (Roger Hipple)
• "TRP has such a unique sound ...all I know is that I like it!" (Mo)