Search - Sean Jones :: The Search Within

Best Jazz Album of 2009 so far

James Riesenbach | Laguna Beach, CA USA | 04/15/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Over the past few years Sean Jones has released several very good albums and has shown a steady progression as both a gifted player and composer, but "The Search Within" is a giant leap forward for him. Each track is unique, innovative, featuring outstanding solos and a tight group. The other musicians on this CD have clearly put all they've got into this music as well, and it shows ... it is much more than a collection of backup musicians, but a unified team effort with Jones at the helm. "The Storm" is one of the best tracks on the CD, but each track is excellent unto itself. I hear many of the new major releases in jazz, and this is the best new jazz release I have heard in 2009."

Listen to it Jazz lovers

kiril | Europe | 04/03/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Saw Sean Jones last night at Blues alley - Washington DC. Of course nothing compares to the live show, but until you get to listen to the Man in person give this very modern recording a try. Well worth the effort, jazz doesn't get much better that this."

Spectrums surpassed

C. Janus | Colorado Springs, Colorado | 08/16/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Words are rarely sufficient to describe Sean Jones' work as a musician. From the moment I first heard his siren song while he was playing with the Lincoln Center Orchestra, I knew there was something about him that rang far and above what others in his field were doing. As a former trumpet player and a writer, I find myself slightly choked when, in vane, attempting to place my thoughts about his style and sound, into the English language. After all, if jazz is a language of its own or at least a dialect of the language of music, then why should I even attempt to translate his thoughts. As someone else has already echoed....and at great risk of sounding trite, if you buy only one jazz album this year, make it this one. Thank you Sean for the stress relief, the beauty and the obvious work you've put behind searching within, to find the source of your art."