Jazziz describes the music as, “…an interesting set of gender-bending tunes.”
REVIEW: Laurence Hobgood's t e s s e t e r r a
Drumhead magazine gives the album a pounding review!
Hobgood's t e s s e t e r r a is Praised Again
LJN’s Mike Collins writes, “What kept bringing me back to listen however, was the emotion and lyricism in Hobgood’s playing. That combined with the creative arranging and fine playing of the ensemble make this a release well worth seeking out.”
Kind of Jazz Loves Hobgood's t e s s e t e r r a !!!
Matthew Ruddick writes, “Hobgood has given us pleasing musical textures in abundance here, and his new album is highly recommended.”
Hobgood's Perfect Score for t e s s e t e r r a !!!
Five Stars from BBC Music Magazine!
Laurence Hobgood: tesseterra — solitude captured with spirit and conviction
The FT’s Mike Hobart writes, “Laurence Hobgood’s delicately crafted improvisations give the album a gravitas that stands up to scrutiny.”
Rave Review for Hobgood's t e s s e t e r r a !!!
Sandy Brown Jazz writes, “With tesseterra, Laurence Hobgood has managed that rather rare beast, a successful integration of classical and jazz styles of music. But there is something more important: in an introductory video to the album, Hobgood quotes Duke Ellington saying that there are only two categories of music, good and bad. In the end, these are the only two categories that matter; and tesseterra is undoubtedly good music.”