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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The Other Side of the Bell - A Trumpet Podcast
Episode #10: Dan Fornero, Not So Old School |
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..."
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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"...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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