Gerald Beckett: Reviews

-“With all the saxophone players out there today, the number of jazz flute artists is minuscule by comparison. Beckett shows that he belongs in the mix and has both the skills and style to be a force in this underrepresented genre.”

- "FluteVibes"- here's a musician who is doing everything he can to keep jazz flute in the forefront of listeners' consciousness...he swings like mad

FluteVibes - Gerald Beckett leads this quintet and sextet session which features his flute in a program of inspired jazz tunes. Each selection swings with a balance of hard bop and blues. Beckett’s recommended second Summit album soars with magic vibrations that pique the senses.

Flute Vibes finds Beckett really coming into his own, both as soloist and arranger. The whole project, from the selection of the material to the execution of the arrangements, reveals Beckett's thoughtful craftsmanship.

- "FluteVibes" - "FOUR STARS" ...Highly Recommended...!!!!

FluteVibes - Beckett exhibits his virtuosity and ability to reach his audience emotionally through different feelings on each track.

-This album (FluteVibes) has it all... for the admirers of jazz flute, this album will more than satisfy your appetite...

From start to finish, FluteVibes is one of the best flute jazz recordings I've ever heard.

Gerald Beckett is rapidly becoming one of the jazz genre’s most admired flautists. On FLUTEVIBES, his sophomore release for Summit Records, Beckett reveals his affinity for songs that swing, seduce and soothe in such a melodic way that lovers of the jazz flute’s sound will simply be unable to forget them or his great performances any time soon.

-“Traveling West”…with the help of an excellent group of friends/musicians, who round out with harmonic depth or percussive intensity the musical suggestions that the flutist makes, Gerald Beckett has produced one of those rare releases that are available too seldom of late: a jazz flute album.

-“Traveling West”…This excellent sophomore date as a leader makes Gerald Beckett a talent worthy of wider recognition in the jazz community.

-Innovative and constructive would be two words to describe the selections on the album "Black Eyes." Flutist Gerald Beckett has a powerful way of expressing an extensive range of moods, while maintaining a genuine post-bop feel.”

-“Gerald Beckett is very, very good, and for a debut collection, BLACK EYES is superb. If you like jazz flute, please allow me to recommend BLACK EYES to you, and the magnificent sounds of Gerald Beckett on the flute.”

-"Flutist Gerald Beckett plays sublimely on his new CD entitled "BLACK EYES" (Wolfetones Records). The title refers to a song composed by Wayne Shorter. It seems you can count on one hand the number of jazz flute players on the scene today. "BLACK EYES" is one fine jazz release!"

-“Gerald leads a great combo full of groove and interplay. Seasoned and swinging, with tight well-delivered solos that don’t mince notes, I believe this album establishes Gerald Beckett as an important new-millennium voice in jazz flute well worth hearing and appreciating.”

- "It's rare to hear high quality flute in jazz today. Gerald Beckett offers a great musical experience. His approach to the flute is grounded in a deep understanding of the jazz flute tradition."

-"Gerald Beckett, flautist, is proof once again that San Francisco produces a great crop of talented, up and coming musicians. Well schooled and seasoned in the art of Jazz flute playing, he is certainly worthy of any Modern Jazz fan's attention