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4/5 Stars - All About Jazz
"With a sound that captures the lyrical fluidity of Jim Hall and the swinging clarity of Herb Ellis, Potter strikes a compelling balance between tradition and modernity." - Kyle Simpler, All About Jazz
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https://www.allaboutjazz.com/small-things-jackson-potter-shifting-paradigm-records__22778
4/5 Stars - All About Jazz
"The whole here—of each individual performance and the album itself—has a clear appeal. But getting lost in and appreciating the small things is even more enjoyable." - Dan Bilawsky, All About Jazz
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https://www.allaboutjazz.com/small-things-jackson-potter-shifting-paradigm-records
Indispensable! - Paris Move
"Jackson Potter stands as a thoroughly modern artist of the 21st century, adeptly using tradition as a respectful nod to the past while crafting a forward-thinking vision with remarkable intelligence." - Thierry De Clemensat, Paris Move
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https://www.paris-move.com/reviews/jackson-potter-small-things/
"Beautiful!" - Musical Memoirs
"Jackson Potter is exploring all options, blending new and old styles, as naturally as coffee and cream."
- Dee Dee McNeil, Musical Memoirs
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"Remarkable" - Jazz Sensibilities
"Potter’s chordal and melodic interplay... is exquisitely crafted, each phrase articulating a personal understanding of jazz’s deep traditions while casting an eye toward future possibilities."
- Jeff Becker, Jazz Sensibilities
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https://jazzsensibilities.com/jazz/jackson-potter-small-things-review/
"Elegant" - The Jazz Word
"There’s a palpable sense that Potter is guiding the listener on a journey. These performances are not just exercises in technique but explorations in storytelling."
- Nolan DeBuke, The Jazz Word
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https://thejazzword.com/2025/02/jackson-potter-small-things-review/