Audience members say after hearing us live:
"Awesome night. You guys were great!"
"An outstanding show! And your melodies are so catchy."
"I love the stories."
"The music is so upbeat."
"It was so much fun. It was great energy!!!"
"I don't normally like jazz, but that was really great!"
"Please let us know the next time you guys are playing."
Music journalists and reviewers say:
"Nashland is a joy from start to finish."
-Scott Yanow, jazz journalist/historian and author of 12 books including Trumpet Kings
"A bold new statement in modern jazz."
-JazzChill Magazine, about Nashland album
"Mike's music is filled with fun, excitement, and a competitive spirit. His originals have catchy melodies, infectious rhythms, and swing hard."
-Scott Yanow, jazz journalist/historian and author of 12 books including Trumpet Kings
"Fans of Chet Baker, Dave Douglas, Wynton Marsalis, and Avishai Cohen will find plenty to love in Nashland's blend of technical prowess, emotional range, and cross-cultural flavor. It’s an album that appeals to listeners who value both the tradition and the evolution of jazz."
-JazzChill Magazine, about Nashland album
"The band is so tight you can't even run a razor blade through it."
-John Apice, No Depression
"Attic Jump lives up to its name, boldly swingin' from start to finish."
-Howard Druckman, SOCAN Words & Music
"Mike Field wails in on trumpet like a gliding bird."
-John Apice, No Depression
