Quotes from Concert Reviews:
"Ended with an encore with two standing ovations!... Extremely talented and often very technical trumpet technique."
-Ballarat Jazz Society Newsletter (Australia)
"Mike Field has the audience firmly in his grasp... Only after three enthusiastically received encores did the audience let the band leave the stage... An extraordinary concert... Lively, fresh, and full of playful energy."
-Reutlinger General-Anzeiger (Germany)
"The spark ignites, the energy in the room becomes palpable, and a special connection between artists and audience is felt... We were immediately captivated."
-JazzZeitung (Germany)
"[Field plays with] a consistently full, rich, and incredibly powerful tone... A fast-paced ride full of highlights... A damn good evening."
-Allgemeine Zeitung Mainz (Germany)
"Mike Field's trumpet solos breathe life into postmodern jazz... Consistently manages to navigate the boundaries between jazz, Latin, and funk."
-Weinheimer Nachrichten / Odenwälder Zeitung (Germany)
"Not only a virtuoso trumpeter but also a wonderful storyteller... Energetic music and dynamic, exciting melodies."
-Weinheimer Nachrichten / Odenwälder Zeitung (Germany)
"He defies easy categorization... His melodies are exceptionally dynamic and exciting... A blend of enjoyment, technical skill, and cultural influences."
-Delmenhorster Kreisblatt (Germany)
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
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."
