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Merrimans' Playhouse Jazz Performance Series presents Michael Musillami Trio

"Musillami's trio, his alliance with his longtime friends and collaborators, bassist Joe Fonda and drummer George Schuller, is a superb, finely tuned unit, empathetic, swinging and dramatically expressive of emotions sweeping from joy to sadness," explains the Hartford Courant's Owen McNally in his recent feature article. "More impressive than longevity, however, is the trio's remarkably tight, cohesive unity. Nurtured by Musillami's celebratory music, the band functions as a musical family, a democratic clan in which everyone expresses himself."

Musillami's lyricism becomes soul-lacerating as he paints expressionist portraits of feelings ranging from melancholy to joy.
Owen McNally, WNPR

This collection not only highlights Musillami's estimable gifts as an arranger, composer and improviser it also showcases his magnanimous leadership abilities.
Troy Collins, pointofdeparture.org

Pride is powerful music played by musicians who have no fear of the unknown and great trust in each other.
Richard Kamins, Step Tempest

This is great improvisation that invites the listener in for a audio trip that will dance through your head, make you smile and keep your toes tapping. Music for the head and ears.
Dave Rogers, WTJU - University Of Virginia

Clocking in at well over two hours, Pride is an entirely fresh and modern collection that not only highlights Musillami's strengths as a player, composer and leader but more importantly as a master improviser with an understanding of individual performance aspects.
Karl Ackermann, allaboutjazz.com