reviews
“BIG ORANGE” REVIEWS
“A refreshingly original compilation that rejuvenates the soul.”
“Sounds really fresh. I particularly liked the punch and the build up of the tracks.”
-- Samiran Gupta, IndiaBeat,
“...pretty damn good!!”
-- Rick Calic, Jazz Rock World,
“Most of the time I get plenty of music sent my way but there are times when I will search for what I really like. That day was yesterday.”
-- Richard Kolp, http://www.richardkolp.com, who bought Big Orange at CD Baby: JOHN WHEELER: Big Orange.
“Wheeler cuts loose any boundaries that may impede his progress often and shows off all his colors within this one recording. This is why the recording does not hint at any commercialism. It was a bit self-indulgent on the musicians’ behalf playing it all their own way and thank god they did because it is a great listen.
This kind of album you will listen to many times before it finally settles into your psyche. Only then will you be able to look at each individual composition as a stand-alone work of musical art.”
-- Keith Hannaleck,
TAXI, the world’s leading independent A & R company, reviewed Selma, from Big Orange:
“Really well done track -- very clear production and a good sense of dynamics. Real strong melody playing that negates the usual lack of focus when a track doesn’t have a vocal. Good dynamics keep listener interest.”
“The breadth and depth of Big Orange is astounding; guitarist John Wheeler covers multiple jazz styles, going from gorgeous acoustic to sizzling electric fusion, with a stylish dexterity that’s undeniably impressive. Give it listen, you owe it to yourself.”
