Reviews

Christian Brewer’s playing on John Warren’s new album shows he deserves his place amongst the premier league heavyweights’ Brian Blain 2009

Jazz Cd of the week **** Christian Brewer Quintet Seesaw

It was no surprise when veteran Alan Barnes collected his second Best Instrumentalist gong at last nights predominantly conservative BBC jazz awards, but younger and hipper players are lurking in the wings.Altoist Brewer and his precocious colleagues, pianist Leon greening and vibist Jim Hart, deliver a joyful brand of neo-bop that swings with power, fluency and confidence. Jack Massarick ,Evening standard 2006

The future of neo-bop is in safe hands - Jack Massarick, The Evening Etandard

...a remarkably fluent and craftsmanlike improviser .though fresh ideas flow inexorably, Brewer is not tempted to watse notes despite his fluency, so that there's a real sense of purpose about his work.....Pete Martin , Jazz Uk 2006

.The Christian Brewer Quintet ***...A Phill woods -like accuracy on fast tracks ...and a soul searching Art Pepper quality quality to his ballad playing on `sound of Love'.... Duncan Heining, Jazzwise 2006.

Phenominal- Dave Gelly .The Observer. 2005

Although justly celebrated as a wholly dependable and versatile sideman, adept at producing funk-and groove-orientated music , not to mention reggae, Christian Brewer is, as this wholly jazz -based album proves, a superb bandleader............one of the UK's most exciting composer/bandleaders. Chris Parker ,Vortex Website