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Joel Brandon: Haven't We All . . .?

Read "Haven't We All . . .?" reviewed by Craig W. Hurst


Whistlers have long been associated with jazz dating back to “Big Noise from Winnetka” by the Bob Crosby band, the work of Toots Thielemans, and the puccolo of Ron McCroby. When you first realize however, that what you are hearing on Joel Brandon’s newest release, Haven’t We All. . . ?, is Brandon whistling, rather than some synthesized electronic sound, your ears will tell you that it is the most incredibly unique sound you have ever heard. This new Southport ...

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Joel Brandon: Haven't We All

Read "Haven't We All" reviewed by Jim Santella


Jazz flute is almost always a pleasure for the listener. When done right, the artist's creative ideas flow gently through seamless phrases. Joel Brandon is that kind of dedicated musician. His flute echoes decades of cool, post-bop exploration. Whether applying vocalese, flute melodies, scat singing, or his unique whistler's sound, Brandon reaches into the mainstream and comes up with fresh combinations every time. When whistling a melody, the artist inhales and exhales to create seamless phrases. He explains it all ...

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Joel Brandon: Haven't We All...?

Read "Haven't We All...?" reviewed by Dave Nathan


This album can be divided into two segments, Joel Brandon as a flautist and Joel Brandon as the master whistler. He is a virtuoso in both winning the National and International whistling Championships from 1985 to 1989. The whistling is truly amazing. Unlike those few purveyors of the art over the years such as Jack Marshall, Sammy Page and, of course, Elmo Tanner, Brandon's sound is much softer and his technique more agile. His sound is so unique and has ...

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Haven't We All...?

Southport Records
2001

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Haven't We All

Southport Records
2001

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Haven't We All . . .?

Southport Records
2001

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