| “Any CD released
by Tony should be part of your collection”
Jay Graydon
“Tony is a true virtuoso of the Trumpet”
Bill Ross
“One might listen to Paz Y Amor while surfing the web, driving,
sightseeing, or perhaps making love”
Rik Howard
"Paz Y Amor amply
displays both Tony's artistry as a player and his talent as
a songwriter" Artie
Langston
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From LA Jazz Scene
Magazine, September 2006
Tony Horowitz
Paz
y Amor
(Rhombus)
With his program of original songs, trumpeter Tony Horowitz
paints a smooth jazz landscape that comes with a built-in
Latin background and deeply felt emotions. He surrounds
himself with electric bass, keyboards, synthesizers and a
laid-back drummer while he takes the stroll along melody
lane. Lyrical in his approach, Horowitz partners with
flutist Torslcn Ramps and acoustic guitarist Dieter
Kocieniba to deliver a gentle excursion.
Horowitz, who paid his dues with the bands of Ray Charles,
Louis Prima, and Lou Rawls, lived in Hollywood for many
years as a studio musician who racked up credits on
television, film soundtracks and popular recordings. His
open trumpet on "Paz Y Amor” demonstrates the heart that
goes into his work, it's a lovely Spanish ballad that
everyone can fall in love with at first sight. Similarly,
Cote D'Azur" provides a lovely ballad setting that's rich
and comfortable with its acoustic guitar and flute
partnerships.
With multi-tracked trumpets exploring sonorous harmonic
patterns, “Tomorrow'' sizzles in the sunshine of a warm
spring afternoon. "Driving Aloha" features the leader's horn
in an animated trek, while "Top Down Breeze" lets the band
relax to serene landscape that includes synth strings and
wordless vocals to soothe and refine. Horowitz brings us a
sunny day with mild temperatures to enjoy at our leisure.
Jim
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