Reviews

"Jason Schwartz, a skilled young bassist, makes a promising debut as a
bandleader on green horizon.  In an era when so many young musicians
prioritize hipness and technical flash, it is encouraging to hear an ensemble
like Jason's in which the emphasis is on sensitivity, interplay and lyricism."
    -Noah Baerman, jazz pianist and author of eight method books


“Everybody plays well with good sounds, the balance is good, and the band
swings at all times!  From the first tune on, the listener gets the feeling that
these are musicians who play together regularly.”
    - Dave Shapiro, nationally recognized jazz bassist


“Jason Schwartz transmits through his bass a relaxed but rock-solid pulse.  
He has excellent intonation and each pitch is cleanly articulated. It is clear
from listening to "Green Horizon" that Schwartz has paid his listening dues
and learned from the likes of Dave Holland, Sam Jones and Charles Mingus
what it takes to lead an ensemble from the bassist's chair.  He plays with a
sense of confidence and surety that demands attention. This ambitious outing
features tight arrangements of quirky, well-balanced compositions and a
group sound that conveys a feeling of trust amongst all of the group's
members.”
    – Eugene Uman, Piano/Theory/Harmony, Executive Director,         
            Vermont Jazz Center, Currently Adjunct professor of Music
            at Universidad de Antioquia and Universidad EAFIT in         
            Colombia, SA