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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

“…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

“...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

“... 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

“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

“André Juarez expanded the vibraphone repertory. He is a new voice in the percussion world”

                                                                                                    Victor Mendoza, vibraphonist

“... many times I saw him playing with lyricism and virtuosity...”

                                                                                                                                    Almeida Prado, composer