Reviews on iTunes"There's hip power R&B like TOP or Jack Mack, laid back Mangione flugelhorn, straight up funk, in short it's a very hip funky buffet and you need to go get some!"
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Reviews on Amazon"In this era of hundreds of releases on CD this is one that is deserving of huge recognition. It simply CANNOT get lost in the crowd."
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A few from Facebook"Man, your CD is KILLING!!! I had to repeat the first tune 5 TIMES before I even went on! That happened on more than one tune."
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"This rendition of the classic Pink Floyd tune just melted me.
When I die, I want this played at my funeral. That's how much I love this rendition." - Art Rayon
When I die, I want this played at my funeral. That's how much I love this rendition." - Art Rayon
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Bob Reeves Brass Mouthpieces Official Blog
The Other Side of the Bell - A Trumpet Podcast
Episode #10: Dan Fornero, Not So Old School |
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AllAboutJazz.com
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"...It's obvious from the get-go that Fornero has a penchant for the driving pulses and biting staccato funk of the styles of Tower of Power, Prince, Earth, Wind & Fire, Al Jarreau and—rest his Godfather Soul—James Brown ("Gonna Be Fine" "Cunning & Baffling," "DataBass"). With a premier rhythm section that cuts loose below the screaming horns and the soul- oozing vocals, this contemporized effort is as good—or perhaps even better—than some of the aforementioned..."
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Kenosha News
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"...He recently released his first album — “Dan Fornero: Not So Old School” — which he describes as “a collection of eight tunes from different musical genres that have had a large influence on me. I’m really happy with how it came out, and considering that we don’t have the marketing support from a major label, the initial response has really been overwhelming...”
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Downloadable One-Sheet
"...Dan’s new album not so old school features LA's finest musicians and pays homage to the many styles of music that have influenced his sound. not so old school is a collection of original tunes (and one cover) from the R&B, Funk, Jazz and Rock genres..."
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