They've pulled that blurb directly from the musea records site! That's marketing, Jim; not a review!
But I probably should just shut up . . .
Here are a few more REAL reviews:
Prognaut
http://www.geocities.com/prognaut/re...ck-foster.html
“. . . given a chance, Jack Foster could be a name in progressive music in years to come.”
Dutch Progressive Rock Page
http://www.dprp.net/reviews/200405.html
“Overall, then, this is a quality album where the standard of song-writing and musicianship rarely dip. Apart from Nirvana In The Notes, which non-jazz fans may find a little hard-going in places, it’s an accessible release which should have a wide appeal – although perhaps its very diversity may act against it, especially given the way that music is so compartmentalised so much these days. As to whether it’s an album that will appeal to the average prog fan, that’s again open to debate; I’ve perhaps erred on the side of caution with my rating, but I’d say that those with an open mind and who like some diversity in their music should certainly investigate further.”
The Hairless Heart Herald
http://www.camelesk.demon.co.uk/hair...art-herald.htm
“Evolution Of JazzRaptor, to use the English middle-class sensitive variation of the American vernacular, kicks bottom. Jack draws on jazz, funk, rock, metal along with a large dose of progressive rock hitting on riffs and melodies that one would assume are influenced to some extent by both Trent and Robert.”
rockreport.be
http://www.rockreport.be/review.asp?id=599
“. . . an album that could well impress a lot of people, provided you can appreciate a mix of progressive rock with classical music, blues rock and even some jazz and country. I know this sounds a bit strange, but listen to the result and you’ll agree that it works one way or another. Admitted, it took me a couple of spins before I fully appreciated this album, but isn’t that a sign of true art? It wouldn’t surprise me if we’ll here more about this Foster III in years to come. Let’s wait and see…”
Progressive Ears
http://www.progressiveears.com/asp/r...p?albumID=2696
“Evolution Of Jazzraptor is a very challenging mix of different styles, and will take a broad mind to accept the uncomfortable juxtaposition of almost incompatible genres. You’ll find adult pop, jazz, blues, and even a smidgen of progressive rock here – often mixed together in a single song. . . . (The funny thing is – once you get used to that gaudy mosaic of disparate styles, it becomes rather easy on the ears!)”