Jef Kearns

“Jef Kearns’ debut album ‘On The Level’ is dispelling the myth that flute players can’t do urban jazz … it’s a hip, up to the minute, collection that oozes class … every one of the nine choice tunes offer ample opportunity for Kearns to display his considerable virtuosity, each shimmers with its own unique vibe.” -- Smooth Jazz Therapy, CD Review

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“When I hear the flute, I think of meadows, flowers, ponds and trees ... That perhaps explains why I still find the use of the flute in R&B and jazz to be so shocking. However, as Jef Kearns shows on his album On The Level, this juxtaposition can be shockingly effective.

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“Jef Kearns’ debut album ‘On The Level’ is dispelling the myth that flute players can’t do urban jazz … it’s a hip, up to the minute, collection that oozes class … every one of the nine choice tunes offer ample opportunity for Kearns to display his considerable virtuosity, each shimmers with its own unique vibe.” -- Smooth Jazz Therapy, CD Review

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“When I hear the flute, I think of meadows, flowers, ponds and trees ... That perhaps explains why I still find the use of the flute in R&B and jazz to be so shocking. However, as Jef Kearns shows on his album On The Level, this juxtaposition can be shockingly effective.

Jef Kearns uses a variety of musical tempos to show that the flute is a versatile instrument. He is a creative soloist, but he does not overdo it, and is more than willing to work within a context that includes vocalist, poets and other musicians. On the Level is a recording that has its feet planted firmly in the woods and the hood. Recommended.” �"- Soul Tracks.com, Album Review

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“What a unique, flute impresario! A special branded player chopped to the game of Urban Jazz … I'm talking about flautist Jef Kearns & his breakthrough triumph "On The Level" - a 9 track set of smoldering hot grooves, at the slow or fast paces, & executed enough to keep you at the headphone booth - listening.

Jef's cinnamon-sprinkled set of tunes was a pleasant surprise … a different approach to jazz overall from a soul music perspective … This CD should be checked out. (That means go get it!)” -- Urban Music Scene.com ____

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