VI. Unsolicited Comments
"What a great composition. We like to think of our show as being cutting edge and expanding the boundaries of creativity, and I think you've certainly captured that with that piece." -- Nate Howard / Maryland Public Television - Artworks This Week
"It is pianist and composer in unison. A combination of Liszt and Monk at work. What Mr. Spicka gives us in A Glassful of Doubt, is a self-contained, bold declaration of belief in the creative spirit." - Mark Yacovone, Program Director, WDUQ-FM - Pittsburgh
"It was a delightful journey as I followed your thoughts up, down, and around a wonderful spectrum." – Barry Glassman – Founder, Baltimore Jazz Alliance
" … the overall impression is…impressive. You should be proud!" – Gail Marten - Editor, Baltimore Jazz Alliance Newsletter
"I am so impressed by your piano playing and interpretation. You are really awesome !!!" - Brian B. Smith, Cold Spring Jazz Quartet
" …it captures the spirit of the performance and pays homage to the Baltimore Jazz Real Book." - Barry Glassman - Founder, Baltimore Jazz Alliance
"This is a very nice and well played. I cant really find a comparison to any other jazz pianist that I know. It reminds me of a kind of painting - dark colors flowing down into light colors coming up. You seem to be doing something similar by laying out small patterns of notes that contrast a bit with the patterns before and after, while still maintaining a harmonious flow". – Steve Estes, audiophile collector and jazz enthusiast
" … the project was a big success last time, largely due to your efforts … and your reputation as a prolific and highly regarded composer …" – Mark Osteen - Chairman, Baltimore Jazz Alliance
"… And I am agog at your improvisational skills on Keyboard Mania. I can only imagine all the hours & sweaty practice that you've logged to be able to shift gears in tempo & mood so effortlessly." – Craig Hankins, Hopkins University
"I've been listening to Famous Lost Words and enjoying it very much. I'm looking forward to the other discs." – John Lewis – Arts and Culture Editor, Baltimore Magazine
"What a diverse body of work. You are awesome!" – Wayne Alvarez, Director, 210 Jazz Orchestra – Austin TX
"I've been listening to your CD -- I absolutely love it! Damn good work!" – Ed Fatheringill - Director, Jazz Caravan
"Just a note to tell you how much I enjoy listening to your solo piano CD. It is really very interesting musically. It has a wide appeal. I turn it on for background music while I am reading but I can't concentrate. Something always grabs my attention and I turn the sound up and put my work down and just listen" - Blaise Keller – drums and percussion. - San Francisco
"There are things in it to admire. Much passion, drama. It's kind of like clouds. At the moment it seems to be shaping up to something, it changes to something else." – Gavin Brown - Baltimore Composers Forum
"George, I enjoyed listening to and seeing your ensemble in action. You have terrific ideas and style in your solos.- Robert C. Roberts, Arizona
"Thanks so much for your CD's. they are awesome … A Glassful of Doubt' is simply brilliant and a masterpiece." – Mike Zampi - Zampi Productions, Baltimore MD
"This is just sublime. Thank you for something exceptionally beautiful". – Mark Chello - singer, songwriter
"I enjoy listening to how your music unfolds. It's not predictable. :))" - Roger Aldridge – composer
"Thank you very much for sending along Keyboard Mania. I think it is terrific. I've always personally liked improvisations of the sort you are doing ... I plan to give your CD to a friend ... He runs The Jazz Gallery, where jazz related art work is presented and wonderful concerts take place" - H.O. - Chiaroscuro Records, Broadway, NY
"I must say that you have put a lot of work into this demo. I'm really not used to see this kind of demo (and I get quite a few!). Very professional! I appreciate your technique, touch and your way of building your solos" -J.S. - Ayler Records, Sweden
"As we enthused on the evening of your concert, both Bill and I enjoyed the evening tremendously. The music was fascinating and all your research into the history of Russia made it resonate in all kinds of ways." - Joan Davidson, Director, Vivat St. Petersburg
"Congratulations! - Your St. Petersburg Suite was sensational - There were so many elements to it - So well conceived - performed and enjoyed. The whole evening's event was memorable and inspired. Thank you for an extraordinary musical experience." – Harriet Lynn, Director, Heritage Artists Theatre
"What a great composition. We like to think of our show as being cutting edge and expanding the boundaries of creativity, and I think you've certainly captured that with that piece." -- Nate Howard / Maryland Public Television - Artworks This Week
"It is pianist and composer in unison. A combination of Liszt and Monk at work. What Mr. Spicka gives us in A Glassful of Doubt, is a self-contained, bold declaration of belief in the creative spirit." - Mark Yacovone, Program Director, WDUQ-FM - Pittsburgh
"It was a delightful journey as I followed your thoughts up, down, and around a wonderful spectrum." – Barry Glassman – Founder, Baltimore Jazz Alliance
" … the overall impression is…impressive. You should be proud!" – Gail Marten - Editor, Baltimore Jazz Alliance Newsletter
"I am so impressed by your piano playing and interpretation. You are really awesome !!!" - Brian B. Smith, Cold Spring Jazz Quartet
" …it captures the spirit of the performance and pays homage to the Baltimore Jazz Real Book." - Barry Glassman - Founder, Baltimore Jazz Alliance
"This is a very nice and well played. I cant really find a comparison to any other jazz pianist that I know. It reminds me of a kind of painting - dark colors flowing down into light colors coming up. You seem to be doing something similar by laying out small patterns of notes that contrast a bit with the patterns before and after, while still maintaining a harmonious flow". – Steve Estes, audiophile collector and jazz enthusiast
" … the project was a big success last time, largely due to your efforts … and your reputation as a prolific and highly regarded composer …" – Mark Osteen - Chairman, Baltimore Jazz Alliance
"… And I am agog at your improvisational skills on Keyboard Mania. I can only imagine all the hours & sweaty practice that you've logged to be able to shift gears in tempo & mood so effortlessly." – Craig Hankins, Hopkins University
"I've been listening to Famous Lost Words and enjoying it very much. I'm looking forward to the other discs." – John Lewis – Arts and Culture Editor, Baltimore Magazine
"What a diverse body of work. You are awesome!" – Wayne Alvarez, Director, 210 Jazz Orchestra – Austin TX
"I've been listening to your CD -- I absolutely love it! Damn good work!" – Ed Fatheringill - Director, Jazz Caravan
"Just a note to tell you how much I enjoy listening to your solo piano CD. It is really very interesting musically. It has a wide appeal. I turn it on for background music while I am reading but I can't concentrate. Something always grabs my attention and I turn the sound up and put my work down and just listen" - Blaise Keller – drums and percussion. - San Francisco
"There are things in it to admire. Much passion, drama. It's kind of like clouds. At the moment it seems to be shaping up to something, it changes to something else." – Gavin Brown - Baltimore Composers Forum
"George, I enjoyed listening to and seeing your ensemble in action. You have terrific ideas and style in your solos.- Robert C. Roberts, Arizona
"Thanks so much for your CD's. they are awesome … A Glassful of Doubt' is simply brilliant and a masterpiece." – Mike Zampi - Zampi Productions, Baltimore MD
"This is just sublime. Thank you for something exceptionally beautiful". – Mark Chello - singer, songwriter
"I enjoy listening to how your music unfolds. It's not predictable. :))" - Roger Aldridge – composer
"Thank you very much for sending along Keyboard Mania. I think it is terrific. I've always personally liked improvisations of the sort you are doing ... I plan to give your CD to a friend ... He runs The Jazz Gallery, where jazz related art work is presented and wonderful concerts take place" - H.O. - Chiaroscuro Records, Broadway, NY
"I must say that you have put a lot of work into this demo. I'm really not used to see this kind of demo (and I get quite a few!). Very professional! I appreciate your technique, touch and your way of building your solos" -J.S. - Ayler Records, Sweden
"As we enthused on the evening of your concert, both Bill and I enjoyed the evening tremendously. The music was fascinating and all your research into the history of Russia made it resonate in all kinds of ways." - Joan Davidson, Director, Vivat St. Petersburg
"Congratulations! - Your St. Petersburg Suite was sensational - There were so many elements to it - So well conceived - performed and enjoyed. The whole evening's event was memorable and inspired. Thank you for an extraordinary musical experience." – Harriet Lynn, Director, Heritage Artists Theatre