REVIEWS
Various reviews about Keith's work.
NIPPERTOWN
Universal Blues
"Some see the blues as a confining category, a system of fences, borders or limitations. To Keith Pray, the fences touch what’s on the other side, and imports freely cross borders."
-Michael Hochanadel (Nippertown)
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ALL ABOUT JAZZ
Universal Blues
"The opening sounds of Keith Pray's Universal Blues present a sonic gateway that ultimately leads to an overall significant musical experience."
-Nick Mandello (All About Jazz)
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ALL ABOUT JAZZ
Confluence
"Blending creative and innovative original compositions with the power-playing performance of Pray and his band, Confluence seems the perfect vehicle for bringing these artistic expressions to light in an album that leaves little to chance and a lot to enjoy."
-Edward Blanco (All About Jazz)
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NIPPERTOWN
Home
"While the pandemic moved many musicians off the stage and into the studio, Keith Pray plays it both ways. "
-Michael Hochanadel (Nippertown)
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CHRONOGRAM
Confluence
"Pray has a Cannonball Adderly aggressiveness, with Maceo Parker’s sense of melody. He makes respectful nods to the greats while looking firmly to the future. Don’t miss this one."
-David Malachowski (Chronogram)
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ALBANY JAZZ
Live at the Lark
"Keith Pray’s Big Soul Ensemble has not only survived in an economic morass that eats most bands – let alone 17-piece big bands – like chicken wings at a Super Bowl buffet; it has thrived, staging outstanding performances at A Place For Jazz and the Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival"
-J Hunter (Albany Jazz)
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