Album Notes

"Face the Sun" features original compositions by pianist/composer Brooks Hartell with performances by Bassist Corcoran Holt (currently recording and performing with saxophonist Javon Jackson and legendary drummer Jimmy Cobb and also with Trombone legend Curtis Fuller) and Ryan Moran (recording and performing internationally with the acclaimed touring band Slightly Stoopid) on drums. The CD also features special guests Evan Schwam on tenor saxophone/flute and Jeremy Carstedt on drums who are both members of Jazz icon Chico Hamilton's group Euphoria. Brooks Hartell performs regularly in New York City nightclubs as well as festivals and resorts nationwide.

"His creativity is awsome and exciting.His playing has a great warmth and lots and lots of soul"
- Junior Mance

"...terrific Basie style swing band of piano, sax and drums."
- Adam Gopnick, New York Magazine

"Brooks Hartell is the embodiment of the next generation of lyrical, finger snapping pianists who can captivate a room."
- Peter Dupre' Rue B bar and lounge, NYC

"Jazz pianist plays with soul and style"
- Mountain Express, Sun Valley, ID