Jake Leckie

SEBASTIAN MAKS MOTION FUZZ Every once in a while an album comes along that grasps your attention, not because of its eccentricity or explosive sound, but because of a detail that jumps out at you. It can be anything; the use of an unusual instrument, solo’s built with uncommon scales or patterns, or an artist’s intentional restraint through which true skill becomes visible. The latter was the case for me when I first heard Jake Leckie’s The Guide. IMRAN MIRZA BLUE IN GREEN RADIO The music throughout 'The Guide' is a real testament to Leckie, Goodfellow and Peled - three musicians with vastly different backgrounds, styles and experiences that have come together to create an exquisite record bolstered by songs like the rousing 'The Gatekeeper' and 'Adobe' or the sublime, scene-stealing and somewhat magical 'The Place Between'

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SEBASTIAN MAKS MOTION FUZZ Every once in a while an album comes along that grasps your attention, not because of its eccentricity or explosive sound, but because of a detail that jumps out at you. It can be anything; the use of an unusual instrument, solo’s built with uncommon scales or patterns, or an artist’s intentional restraint through which true skill becomes visible. The latter was the case for me when I first heard Jake Leckie’s The Guide. IMRAN MIRZA BLUE IN GREEN RADIO The music throughout 'The Guide' is a real testament to Leckie, Goodfellow and Peled - three musicians with vastly different backgrounds, styles and experiences that have come together to create an exquisite record bolstered by songs like the rousing 'The Gatekeeper' and 'Adobe' or the sublime, scene-stealing and somewhat magical 'The Place Between'. GEORGE HARRIS JAZZ WEEKLY "Lots of variations, but always an attractive groove underneath for support." DAVE ROGERS WTJU "All of the compositions are Leckie’s, but the blend of musicians adds a lot of variety and is quite effective." DAVE SUMNER BIRD IS THE WORM "I like that it doesn’t matter whether Jake Leckie runs with an old-school or new-school approach, the result is a warm sound crackling with life." CHRIS MOSEY ALL ABOUT JAZZ "Morning Sound" is a soulful piece, opening with Ivey Paige's organ. Warren takes over on trumpet before the multi-talented Leckie leaps in and goes to town on bass—a jazz star is surely born. BRIAN HOMER UK VIBE "The Abode is a really strong debut from Jake Leckie – very listenable and accessible with a very high standard of musicianship – now who will book the band for a UK tour?" DEE DEE MCNEIL MUSICAL MEMOIRS "Jake Leckie endeavors to create music that not only elevates but engages his musicians and his listening audience with both acoustic and organic substance." CHRIS SPECTOR MIDWEST RECORD "[Leckie] really cuts loose here with a date that takes you back to the day without it being a stroll down memory lane. High octane throughout, there's just as much steak here as there is sizzle. Well done." RON SCHEPPER TEXTURA "As a composer, he's got a good ear for melody, but he excels as effectively in calling forth quality performances from his bandmates. In that regard, Warren and Ammann bring authoritative performances to the date, and Ellman-Bell's no wallflower either. He and Leckie animate the brisk “Bam Bam” with drive, inciting a bravura turn from the trumpeter and a rollicking, high-wire one by the pianist". D. OSCAR GROOMES O'S PLACE JAZZ NEWSLETTER "Leckie incorporates strings throughout the set to bring a degree of elegance that is rare but appreciated on a modern jazz recording. "

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