Album Notes

"On Tea Music, the band plays music that's controlled on the the surface and wriggling inside: tight, cruising arrangements of thoughtful and stylish music, with vibraphone shimmers and Mr. Falzone's handsome tone over bass and drums that rumble freely, without fixed rhythm, but that never make a big deal out of it. (Once in a while, in an allotted area, Mr. Falzone really stretches out, playing hard, gestural solos, getting almost wild in small spaces.) The band is having everything at once, of course: structure and freedom, tunes and the open imagination."
~ Ben Ratliff, The New York Times

"The first recording of Chicago clarinetist James Falzone's quartet, KLANG, comes on strong with bold playing, smart compositions and empathetic group interaction. What makes for such pleasing listening is the beautiful blending of the warm clarinet and the glistening sheen of the vibes - a really cool combination. Tea Music is steeped in the modern jazz tradition and is all the better for it. Definitely check this out."
~ Glen Hall, Exclaim.ca

"Throughout the set, Falzone and Adasiewicz's rapport veers from caustic to sonorous, fractious to lilting, as Roebke and Daisy accent each charge with eloquent restraint. An adventurous yet accessible effort from the Windy City's finest young improvisers, Tea Music is another compelling album in a long line of stellar releases documenting the new Chicago scene."
~ Troy Collins, All About Jazz

"Possibly the best jazz CD I've heard this year. Highly recommended."
~ François Couture, Monsieur Délire Read full review