

"It's a cool effect switching from cerebral, passive engagement to supercharged emotional connectivity."
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"Living up to its title, Range makes a compelling case for McCann's manifold abilities, as a crack improviser, a noteworthy composer and a magnanimous bandleader." "Not an album to pigeonhole, it's an album for today but with many different facets: Gentle ethereal sounds hard postbop and some wild jazz rock blasts." "Range maintains a real buzz through it's vibrancy and impressive musicality, and is thoroughly recommendable." "Deft and clever, the title reflects well the width and breath of this creative guitarist and composer"

"This is the fifth album as leader by NYC-based guitarist Pete McCann and demonstrates just what heights the jazz guitar is capable of reaching when placed in the hands of an expert who understands the meaning of balance and finesse." "McCann has such command of his instrument that he can go deep in any setting."

"The ten McCann originals on his new recording display his disparate influences as well as his unique voice." "McCann, who has been an interesting composer and improviser at least since his debut album 20 years ago, brings deep curiosity and abiding focus to this session." "Guitarist Pete McCann has been heralded as a convincing voice of the contemporary jazz guitar world, showing skills to combine hard rock, blues, and post-bop in a legitimate manner." Bill Milkowski, DownBeat Magazine (4.5 Stars) "Veteran Pete McCann summons monstrous chops, while revealing a few iconic influences along the way on his versatile Pay For It On The Other Side."
