one L

originally published October 17, 2008

"...in those living moments, when improvisation is treated as the guest of honor, an attentive listener cannot help but feel that s/he’s getting more than what’s entitled."

"...with One L, we have music under consideration that probably exists outside the realm of possibility of many of Athens residents' minds: A really nice Cuban-style “big band” – there are seven members, if I recall correctly (bass, guitar, drums, percussion, sax, sax/clarinet, and keys/percussion)."

"The nice thing about this group is the presence of guitar, which is often occupied with repetitive, rhythmic arpeggios, often providing a prominent sonic foundation for the harmonic exploration, and especially pleasing as a counterpoint to the horns and percussion, yet certainly a melodic leader and ornate soloist every now and then."

"Here we have a large group of musicians doing something not many (if any) others in town are capable of, and very much worth paying attention to. Especially if you like to dance – and not alone – ...as these bands were built to dance to."

Tony Floyd - Flagpole Magazine