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Bruce A Henry, Connections
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Accolade Highlights

Adolf Goriup, Rambles.net
Bruce A. Henry -- composer, lyricist and singer -- has released a great album called Connections. He's working with some of the best musicians from the land of Lakes, Minnesota, interpreting self-crafted songs as well as compositions from some of the most important jazz composers of all time. The album starts with "Equinox," a wonderful song by the duo Gil Scott Heron and John Coltrane. This is certainly my favourite song with brilliant bass lines, terrific saxophone solos, excellent keys and breathtaking drums. Henry's singing matches perfect with the musicians and I've rarely heard such a beautiful interpretation of Coltrane's free jazz. Another highlight is the bluesy "House of the Rising Sun," a perfect showcase for Henry's accomplished voice. Henry is a wonderful singer and with the help of these first-class musicians he has produced a great album.

Nicholas Sheffe, Fulvue-Drive In
At times, it reminds one of Stevie Wonder in his prolific 1970s years,
while it also has a fine Jazz feel trying (and often succeeding) in stretching
out in new directions. This never becomes heavy-handed or pretentious,
thanks in part to Henry’s empathetic vocals and interesting phrasing.

Jerome Wilson, Cadence Magazine
"Bruce Henry has a strong masculine voice...Henry's warm, flexible
voice always makes things worth hearing."

Karl Stober, Ejazz News
"Vocals rich with heart and intense soul of his gifted being. A wonderful spin
that deserves chatter."

All Music Guide, Adam Greenberg
"Minnesota, while known more for it's punk scene than jazz, still occasionally pops out a native
son worth hearing. Vocalist Bruce Henry's Connections shows that he is one of them."

Don Williamson, Jazz Review
"Connections is an painstaking produced album that lets the listener know from the first note
of it's modal introduction that Bruce A. Henry is a singer who deserves much more attention."

Wilson & Alroy's Record Reviews
"His warm baritone is capable and flexible."

Dan McClenaghan, All About Jazz
Henry's one and a half octave vocal range delves into a rich baritone on his haunting original, "Moon,"
and rises elsewhere to a creamy Bobby Blue Bland delivery."

H. Allen Williams, Jazz Review
"The benediction is Henry's penned "Moon" a very nice mood piece that demonstrates Henry's smooth vocal stylings."

Jay Edwards - WCLK Atlanta
" Bruce Henry is a male standard bearer who has a voice that trancends all and leaves us spellbound
for more of his Passionate Lyrics. His CD "Connections" a necessity in your cd collection of
Nouveau Male Vocalists".

Mpls./St. Paul Magazine
"Get his new CD Connections and prepare to be moved: This CD is not just a masterful work,
but also a portrait of the complexities and potential of the human spirit . . . he is a true master of the jazz art form."

Leigh Kamman - Minnesota Public Radio / THE JAZZ IMAGE™
"Composer/Lyricist/Messenger Supreme returns."

St. Paul Pioneer Press
"Connections [is] a mix of African-inspired roots jazz to standard American Balladry. Henry's warm,
full baritone rests atop the sounds of a top flight orchestra."

Jazz-Not-Jazz, Germany
"[T]his singer certainly has that special something. Bruce A. Henry has this magic
in his voice and singing that makes each of his songs special . . .a great diverse album every discerning jazz fan should own."

Bob Protzman St. Paul Pioneer Press
"Everyone lucky enough to catch singer Bruce Henry when he performed in the Twin Cities
knew of his amazing versatility and marvelous voice. You might have heard him sing Gershwin
or jazz at the Dakota Bar and Grill. You might have heard him sing R&B at Rupert's. You might
have heard him sing everything from Prince to Harry Connick Jr. Henry sang at Rupert's knocking
out patrons with scintillating interpretations of pop tunes"

Gary Raynor, Bassist and Founder of the "Great American Songbook"
" It has been my pleasure to work with many marvelous performers: there are none better than
Bruce Henry. His passionate commitment to excellence has inspired each and every person he has
worked with. The transformative powers of his artistry have permanently elevated the standards
of his audiences and on top of that he'll entertain you to death."

Stephen L. Salyer President American Public Radio
"His range is extraordinary, and his on-stage presentation is at once commanding
and full of charm. He is a talent of the first order who should appeal to diverse audiences
throughout the world"

Minnesota Spokesman Recorder
"When Chicago Tribune writer Howard Reich posed the question in his article, 'Where exactly have all the great male jazz singer's gone?' I doubt he knew that the Twin Cities has a great male jazz singer in their midst. Bruce Henry is his name. His music is gutsy no matter what musical genre he decides to draw from."

The Miami Herald
"The bell pure voice of Bruce A. Henry"

The London Financial Times
"Bruce Henry is mellower than Nat King Cole"

Radio Achievements
Bruce is listed in WGMC's Top 100 releases of the year (WGMC-Rochester)
Attained chartbound status at JazzWeek
Top Ten at WRTC-Hartford, CT
Airplay on over 100 stations across the United States
Airplay on select international stations in Canada, The Netherlands, Australia
Airplay at DMX Radio (satellite, cable)
Featured on WCLK-Atlanta