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Extra Mile
"Mr. McCann is a guitarist with appealingly eclectic tastes, ranging from classically derived acoustic music to a strain of contemporary fusion."
- New York Times

"“..the Eau Claire, Wisconsin, native continues to make strong personal statements with his sophisticated harmonic sensibility, blistering chops and improvisational daring."
- Guitar Player magazine

"Rock 'n' roll shredding helps pour the concrete for some jazz architecture on the guitarist's new Extra Mile, and it's nice to hear the two working in cahoots."
- www.villagevoice.com

"Pete McCann may try to fly under the radar, but his powers
as a superhero guitarist are certainly revealed on this exceptional album."
- www.allaboutjazz.com

"McCann explores a wide range of six-string expression with authority."
- Jazztimes magazine

Most Folks
"The opening set went smoothly until the final number, "JM,"
when McCann launched into a turbocharged, fret-melting solo
that raised the roof and brought down the house."
- www.allaboutjazz

"This talented, multi-faceted group deserves wider attention."
- Jazzwise magazine

"His clean, round tone stands comfortably alongside off-kilter
melodies and dissonant shredded chords on his new CD, Most Folks (Omnitone Records)."
- New York Press

"'Most Folks' blend of influences feels completely natural."
- Guitar One magazine

"...(T)he latest, Most Folks (Omnitone), shows the Wisconsin native's open-mindedness. On both electric and acoustic guitars, the guitarist blends jazz, rock, and Latin music influences...."
- Jazziz magazine

"This and virtually every tune offered during the performance revealed McCann to be a song writer of considerable gifts." - Portland Herald Press

You Remind Me of Someone
"Along with fine playing and breadth, McCann has an underlying artistry...."
- Jazztimes magazine

Best jazz albums of 2000
"Pete McCann is one very cool New York jazz guitarist. And he's a sterling composer whose music will have you telling your friends about the album."
- Sunday Journal, NM



Parable
” Parable makes you wish that McCann was playing down the street so you could run over and check this chameleon out - he is definitely that compelling.”
- Jazztimes magazine

“...McCann is a multitasking dynamo as he switch hits between blazing guitar pyrotechnics and clear-toned, fleet fingered jazz soloing.”
- www.allaboutjazz


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