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Full article reviews of FADE (2008):
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Full article reviews of VALCOUR (2007):
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| “Collins’ vibraphone style, which is pleasant, mature and full bodied, is nonetheless the least important thing on his agenda. His sextet plays with a rare degree of empathy in songs that run the gamut stylistically, but with a successful focus on cohesive teamwork, that is nothing less than exemplary.” – DOWNBEAT Magazine "The vibraphone is one instrument that has yet to make the transition to pop music...Tim Collins could be one to break that barrier. The guy can shred." -- JAZZTIMES Magazine “Collins is an exciting player who chooses only to flash his energy in certain spots…those moments are what makes this…impressive disc worthwhile.” – Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide “An enjoyable album, with plenty of variety in styles and moods” – Tony Augarde, BBC "When Collins and company wanna rock your face off...rock your face off they will." -- Jambands.com "Collins' music doesn't behave. In fact, it seems to make up it's own rules. 'Fade' contains jazz, minimalism, funk, pop, and rock music. It shatters stereotypes of what the vibraphone can do. The amazing thing is that it all makes perfect sense." -- Blogcritics.org “This is one of the best vibraphonists that I've heard in years. Tim's musical creativity really shines through, not to mention Tim and the group having brought a refreshing new sound to the table for us to partake of.” - Leon Reyes KVMR 89.5 FM Nevada City/Sacramento Ca Host: Leon's Jazz In A Box “…we really love your stunning sophisticated Jazz, your style is powerful, evocative and very subtle. The choice of material backed up with a smooth cooking band is marvelous and gels together into a lush sound that has you wanting more and our audiences most certainly will love your sound. It certainly struck us as an extraordinary cd, one that will be very well received by our astute audience.” – Peter Merrett, PBS-FM Australia |
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