Gordon Goodwin's Little Phat Band at Kirk Douglas Theatre

Listening to Gordon Goodwins Band, I was immediately taken by his contemporary musical viewpoint, his use of dynamics and his bevy of superb soloists. Quincy Jones

Whenever I hear his music, I get the sudden urge to retire! Sammy Nestico

with The Little Phat Band, Gordon Goodwin proves that whether heavy weight or middle-weight, he is able to pack a knockout punch. George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly

Goodwins ability to combine jazz excellence with any musical style makes his writing appealing to fans across the spectrum. Thats why both beboppers and headbangers dig Gordon Goodwins Phat Bands... big and small. LA Times...

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Listening to Gordon Goodwins Band, I was immediately taken by his contemporary musical viewpoint, his use of dynamics and his bevy of superb soloists. Quincy Jones

Whenever I hear his music, I get the sudden urge to retire! Sammy Nestico

with The Little Phat Band, Gordon Goodwin proves that whether heavy weight or middle-weight, he is able to pack a knockout punch. George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly

Goodwins ability to combine jazz excellence with any musical style makes his writing appealing to fans across the spectrum. Thats why both beboppers and headbangers dig Gordon Goodwins Phat Bands... big and small. LA Times

Trying to describe the towering talents of Gordon Goodwin is one of my most frustrating secret pleasures. He is a gifted and creative pianist, an explosive and haul ass, kick butt, sax player, an arranger of absolutely no limit of musical styles and composer of some of the best (and cleverly titled) compositions ever. Johnny Mandel

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