Conversations was selected for inclusion in the ten best recordings of 2008 by Bill Shoemaker and Art Lange.
CONVERSATIONS
Connie Crothers and Bill Payne
By Scott Yanow
"Rather than a high-energy blowout, these collaborations leave space, are generally thoughtful and feature close communication between the two musicians, whether they are echoing each other’’s thoughts or offering a pair of contrasting voices. Sounding very much like 'conversations,' the improvisations give Crothers and Payne opportunities to create new melodies and thoughts on the spot, and it often makes for an intriguing listen. It is obvious that they have played together many times before and have a familiarity with each other’’s playing even as they continually surprise each other."
L.A. Jazz Scene, July 2008
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