***** Jason Kao Hwang is a unique artist. He is a composer and a conductor and violinist and he is one of the frontrunners in creative jazz….An uncompromising vision as it is challenging. Fine artistry on every count. Grady Harp, Amazon.com, 10/18/18
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The enormity of emotions, the multiplicity of ecstasy and the almost ecstatic parts of individual instruments, make the album "Blood" an exciting and captivating experience of each of the recipients open to new experiences. … "Blood" is not only a fascinating clash of Asian folklore with the free jazz formula, but also a unique show of virtuosity of each musician and an example of an ideal artistic correlation. Robert Ratajczak, longplayrecenzje.blox (google translation of Polsh) Read Full Review
What’s always most striking about Jason’s work, whether solo or in ensemble, is the originality… he ALWAYS provides a listening experience that’s different – and WONDERFUL… I give Jason and his ensemble a MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, with an “EQ” (energy quotient) rating of 4.99 for this diverse and challenging album. Dick Metcalf, editor, Contemporary Fusion Reviews, October 15, 2018 Read Full Review
By constantly alternating the density of the orchestrations, Hwang suggests different scenarios that correspond to transformative states of mind. The thrills of spontaneity come from individual statements but also from interspersed interlocutions with two or three musicians. After all, this is music of exploration and reflection. Felipe Freitas, jazztrail.net, 11/13/18 Read Full Review
All musicians of this ensemble are original and individual players…All music of this album is simply beautiful, luminous and passionate…Avant Scena Contemporary music blog Read Full Review
They’ve found a way to make “East meets West” work. This is a fascinating, rather chilling, but ultimately inspiring set of music, unlike anything most of us have heard. Jim Hynes, makingascene.org, 11/12/18 Read Full Review
This is an unapologetic, Avant-garde experience full of creativity and protest, played by a number of talented and uninhibited musicians. Dee Dee McNeil, musicalmemoirs.wordpress.com Read Full Review
"Blood" by Jason Kao Hwang and Burning Bridge is the last album of one of the most original avant-garde musicians… – jazzarium.pl (google translation of Polish) Read Full Review
