Hobart Taylor at KUCI 88.9FM in Irvine, CA has reviewed Originals for the Originals, and it is very positive.
Let’s start out by saying that these are incredible melodies. The compositions are deeply engaging and the ensemble beautifully supports Zilber’s intensely personal voice on tenor and soprano saxes. The tunes are homages to other jazz greats, Wayne Shorter, Michael Brecker, Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson, Dave Liebman, John Coltrane, and Paul Desmond, but while they sometimes mirror the feel of these artists, they are not derivative. They are Zilber’s interpretations of the spirits of these artists. This release is a perfect marriage of head and heart.
Check it out over at kuci.org.