Review of the CD by Mel Minter, April 28-May 4, 2011 Alibi:

“In a just-completed yearlong series, the Santa Fe/Albuquerque-based Tribute Trio —
John Rangel (piano), Michael Glynn (bass) and Cal Haines (drums) -- presented 12 monthly concerts, each focused on a different jazz pianist/composer. On “Dedications”, they use the insight gained as inspiration for nine original and compelling compositions, delivered with dazzling musicianship and a hand-in-glove responsiveness established over months of collaboration. While the tunes may be inspired by jazz masters, the trio has established a sophisticated voice of its own that invites, and will bear, repeated listening. From finger-popping blues to serpentine songs to impressionistic ballads, “Dedications” is a top-drawer, soul-satisfying experience.”



Comments sent to the Tribute Trio Artistic Director by Nicholas Potter, Nicholas Potter Bookseller, Santa Fe, April 25, 2011

"I just wanted to congratulate you and the group on a successful concert project. The resulting CD is terrific (on two listenings) and shows a great understanding of the traditions. What impresses me most is that it captures the "feel" of the dedicatees but allows the musicians to be themselves. There is a huge difference in being able to play standards like a cover band (which can be great in its way) versus creating original material that captures the spirit of others as distinctively as Tribute Trio "Dedications" does. They have a unity as an ensemble, but they have individuality as well, and the compositions are first rate.”