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WHAT THE CRITICS SAY:



 1st CD:

KENNETH WYATT, JAZZIZ MAGAZINE:

“Without question, The Merlin Factor is an exceptional debut effort incorporating contemporary, straightahead, and Brazilian influences. Hopefully, it will catapult these musicians out of obscurity, inspiring and revealing more of Canada’s finest.”

PETER HADEKEL, MONTREAL GAZETTE:

….”a treat: a well-recorded, original sounding and sophisticated effort that goes beyond the standard label of jazz fusion.”

 2nd CD:

MARK MILLER, TORONTO GLOBE AND MAIL;

….”Full of fresh ideas, strikingly original songs, and strong production values……Never mind a Canadian tour - this band’s ready for the world”

 3rd CD:

FRANK RUBOLNO, CADENCE MAGAZINE 1999:

“There is no shortage of originality with the Canadians who comprise The Merlin Factor on “Relationships”(Radioland)…..” Diversity seems to be the key to the repertoire of this band”. ….”The recording is a fun amalgamation of voice and instruments. It gets off to a fast start and maintains the pace throughout”.

 The Merlin Factor Live:


CHRIS SMITH, WINNIPEG FREE PRESS:

"The Merlin Factor may be a hybrid Montreal/Toronto band, but the musical closeness overcomes the geographical distance when the jazz quintet plays."


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