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“…his
work
as
a
musician
has
been
exemplary,
both
as
a
composer
and
performer…” “…he
exhibits
a
very
original
style
and
has
created
unique
music
in
the
field
of
mallet
percussion…a
very
creative
musician…” “…André Juarez has pioneered a new area for our instrument and established the vibraphone in yet another field of music…” Gary Burton, vibraphonist |
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“…so, I meet André Juarez and got excited with his music…Fortunately, for my pleasure, he keeps performing at my house and, whithout any demagogy, I enjoy his sound as much as Milt Jackson’s…” Deleuse - All of Jazz |
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“...during
his
studies
under
my
guidance,
Mr.
Juarez
became
on
of
my
best
students,
distinguishing
himself
not
only
by
an
extraordinary
musical
talent,
but
also
by
his
human
qualities…” “…a real expert in his instrument, gifted with ability of making conscious human feelings such as tenderness, friendship and compassion…” H. J. Koellreutter, composer |
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“...
his
sense
of
dynamics,
shading,
timing
and
overal
nuance
is
excelent...” “…he is, by far, one of the best vibists ever to come through Berklee…” Ed Saindon, vibraphonist |
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“The CD premiere of the São Paulo-born performer is very enthusiastic. Showing technical control and density of interpretation, André presents a view of vibraphone style possibilities…” Luíz Antônio Giron, reviewer, Gazeta Mercantil |
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“André Juarez expanded the vibraphone repertory. He is a new voice in the percussion world” Victor Mendoza, vibraphonist |
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“... many times I saw him playing with lyricism and virtuosity...” Almeida Prado, composer |