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More Than Another Day Reviews ✨

March 16, 2021 by Lisa Hilton
Lisa Hilton, More Than Another Day, Press, Reviews

Thank you for your support and encouragement for our album, MORE THAN ANOTHER DAY: 

 

#1 AMAZON.COM NEW RELEASE/COOL JAZZ first week on sale

 

TOP TEN LIST DEC/2020: #3 More Than Another Day PhilsPicks.com 

 

#5 Jazz Week Jazz Chart –multiple weeks

 

“Hilton is an inheritor/successor to the mantle of Erroll Garner: classy, intelligent and accessible without bowing to commercial-type compromise.” New York Jazz Record/Mark Keresman

 

“It’s a sophisticated, yet engagingly accessible sound that brings to mind the classic work of artists like Vince Guaraldi, Dave Brubeck and Ramsey Lewis….swinging acoustic jazz.” Matt Collar/All Music Guide

 

“In a few instances, the compositions written for More Than Another Day are absolutely breath-taking. Hilton has a way of injecting such warmth into her left hand that, no matter what sort of piece the pianist tackles, she leaves behind a sense of delicate intimacy not found in the repertoire of other artists.” Peter J. Hoetjes/All About Jazz

 

“Wonderful music…vibrant…spilling over with cheer, hope and serious jazz chops…each track percolates…unadulterated exhilaration..mesmerizing…intoxicating…” Jazz Medium/Carol Banks Weber

 

“Impressions of color and depth.” Jazz Weekly

 

“A smoking trio date, but what it really is, is a tour de force for her piano chops to really walk the walk. The kind of classic sound/feeling date that first got you into jazz piano trio sets, this might appear simple but that doesn’t stop it from being as tasty as it gets. Hot stuff.”  The MidwestRecord

 

“The trio is perfect…another solid collection of very memorable, interesting compositions… in the performance, there is a sense of optimism in every note here.”  Jazz Squared/Russia

 

“A year-end gift to aficionados everywhere.”  Mike Jurkovich/All About Jazz

 

“More Than Another Day is an exceptional offering that ranks at the top of Hilton’s repertoire.  It gives the listener the complete picture of her masterful talents as a pianist, composer and bandleader, in addition to offering nearly an hour of awesome entertainment.” Sounds of Timeless Jazz

 

“Yet another compelling effort. These are a fresh set of Hilton’s tunes that have an easily embraceable warmth. There’s a touch of blues and several beautiful ballads over ten selections.”  O’s Place Jazz Magazine

 

“Hilton has a clear vision of how she wants to sound as she beautifully plays the Steinway…her piano sound is lush, delicate and highly melodic…. A rich balance of emotions and harmonic colors as well.”  Glide Magazine/Jim Hynes

 

“Hilton’s elegant piano and the profound dynamism-filled rhythm create beautiful melodic piano trio works”. Vento Azul /Japan

 

“This quite compelling new album – one that showcases the creative range of Hilton and her trio…an album that not only uplifts the soul and spirit within the listener, but ensures they are also given a breath of fresh air in which to continue….”  Exclusive Magazine

 

“A refined and organic pianist….lyrically and harmoniously engaging.” Windout Magazine/Italy 

 

“This quite compelling new album…an album that only uplifts the soul and spirit within the listener.” Exclusive Magazine

 

“I’m always glad to listen to Lisa Hilton!” Aiding & Abetting blog

 

RADIO REVIEWS:

“Delightful music with some twists. Where has Lisa been hiding! Now that I have found her, I want to hear more.” CKHA/Canada

 

“I always enjoy Lisa Hilton’s  trio albums, and More Than Another Day is one of the best. I’m honored to share her music with my audience”.  Mike Chimeri, host of Instrumental Invasion, WCWP-FM

“Good stuff!” WXPN/BluesNet Radio/PA

“Lisa Hilton’s original compositions continue to get better and better. Her trio with Rudy Royston & Luques Curtis deliver a wonderful and listenable journey of music.” Kayonne Riley-WUCF/FL 

 

“Amazing!” The Network Radio/Italy

 

“More Than Another Day’ fits right in with the sound of our station. I really like what’s she’s done on this project” Jaelon Jackson-KNTU/TX

“Excellent!” RadioVideo/Ireland

“Easy going music. Perfect fit for drivetime airplay.” Jonathan Turner-WXTS/OH

 

“Attention grabbing!” KVNF Radio

 

“Love the playful, whimsical spirit…” Outsight Radio/NC

 

“From upbeat, tight, pulsing to ethereal, evocative, gymnopedie like: always pleasing.”CILU/Canada

“It’s always a pleasure to listen to Lisa Hilton’s piano! And thank you to Luques Curtis & Rudy Royston.” Radio Arc-en-Ciel 103.4 FM /France 

“I always look forward to a Lisa Hilton release.” CIWS/Canada

“Lovely!” Villa Bota Radio/Belgium

“Real nice set of tracks.” CJSW/CANADA

“Another excellent album from the great jazz lady of the piano. I like it!!!!!” FM Urquiza /Argentina

“Great piano playing especially with the trio.” CKSJ Coast 101.1FM/NL 

“NICE!” WDCE/VA

“Good album!” Urban Jazz Radio

“A Lisa Hilton album is always a treat & especially welcomed during these dark days.”SINE FM/UK

“Gentle, swinging & with a hint of whimsy. Another fine recording.” Just Jazz/New Zealand

“Beautiful!”  Good Ratio Music / Germany

“As always, a great, rich sound.” WMWM/ MA

“So super!!!!”  Free FM / Greece

 

“Lisa Hilton never disappoints, and on the contrary, manages to surprise…, combining freshness & vivacity with poetry… rich in a preciousness that confirms the value of the pianist.”Animajazz/Italy

“Another great work by Lisa. Unusual & inspiring mix of songs played by a tight, wonderful trio.” 2MBS NSW, Australia

“Great vibes on this one.” K107 FM/UK  

“REAL GOOD!” Radio MUZKOM/Russia

“Chalkboard Destiny” Reviews

June 12, 2020 by Lisa Hilton
Blog, Chalkboard Destiny, Radio Jazz Charts, Reviews

#1 Amazon New Release – Cool Jazz
#2 ZMR International Radio/Streaming Chart
#11 Jazz Week Jazz Chart
#52 Spanish iTunes Chart
#73 iTunes Portugal Chart for ‘Café au Mojo’

“WOW!  Hilton has an absolutely unique and beautiful sound and regardless of the tempo, she has an irresistible momentum and brilliant phrasing.  Chalkboard Destiny is one of the top ten jazz albums I have ever heard…just the unvarnished truth.” KVNF Radio

“Hilton remains firmly rooted in modernist technique, mastering each tune with elegance and edginess….This is a strong quartet; each musician showcases his or her own creative energy and when they come together, nothing but virtuoso madness results….Hilton has a knack for writing original compositions that expand the traditional pianist spectrum.”  Jazz Times

“Chalkboard Destiny and the quartet Hilton calls her own—drummer Rudy Royston, bassist Luques Curtis and JD Allen on tenor sax—create a vibe which is really hard to turn away from. Just press play anywhere on the disc and you won’t be disappointed in any way. Just the opposite, to be exact. For there is a richness to the sound of four people playing music meant to capture your attention, as Hilton’s intrigue makes her compositions more malleable than ever, opening time and space for her and her cohorts to re-imagine and define. “Chalkboard Destiny,” “Temporary Lullaby,” and the elastic emotionality of Joni Mitchell‘s “Blue Boy” are the heart and soul of the disc, and what any listener of this grand language comes to the music for. The quiet depth achieved on “Temporary Lullaby” simply has to be heard, not spoken or written about. The quartet’s expansive rendering of the fifty-year-old “Blue Boy” only proves that we share the same heart here, then, now, and forever.  Hilton packs a lot into small spaces…a recording that is simply one of the best of the year.”  All About Jazz/ Mike Jurkovich

“My favorite album we’ve worked on – there’s a lot of great music!”  Al Schmitt 23 time Grammy Award winning engineer/producer

“Hilton’s phrasing and upbeat tempo creates an energy and vibrancy that defies category.” AAJ

“It’s fantastic – I love every track! The presentation and musical style and production is wonderful and an absolute pleasure to listen to.”  Pete Hammond/2MAXFM/ Australia

“Hilton music is full of West Coast cool energy and her recordings have subtle historical references from a wide variety of genres and eras, sounding distinctly twenty-first century and uniquely of her own style.” NeonJazz 

 “Lisa Hilton has good taste.  She knows where she’s going and gets there… and her attack is confident… and her approach to the keyboard is extremely balanced.” NYC  Jazz Record 

“It’s like a magic carpet ride. Great variety, dynamic recorded range, and swings in many directions.”  Captain Christopher/WHYR Radio

“Deeply rhythmic and bluesy…” Downbeat Magazine

“Excellence as always from Ms. Hilton.” KZFR/CA

“Jazz at it’s best.” World Jam Radio – London, UK 

“This is the atmosphere we must have tonight…the place is filled with Hip to the ceiling. Nine sly, simmering originals by Hilton and a cover of Joni Mitchell’s “Blue Boy.”  Milo Miles/Miles To Go

“I was not familiar with Lisa Hilton’s music. I was expecting to hear a style similar to Diana Krall’s. Surprise! Hilton has her own unique style but just as captivating and expressive.” KDSU Radio

“A quartet with lyrical power and communicative dynamism. A dream rhythm section for this siren of white and black ivories…. note after note the seductive power of the album transports us…an album to recommend urgently.” Côte Sud 90.3 FM/Paris, France

“I’m so glad to meet this newest release.”  JazzHeart Radio Seoul, South Korea

“Lisa Hilton is always a pleasure: her piano is magic!” Radio Arc-en-Ciel 103.4 FM /France 

“Stellar line-up of musicians.”  News Break

“Solid throughout.” Midwest Record

“Albums like “Chalkboard Destiny” scream for attention and praise.  The group is strong, assured, creative and fresher than most of what is being passed around these days as modern jazz. Few artists have a personal and yet accessible sound these days.  Hilton gets put in the top rung on this one.” George Harris/JazzWeekly

“Brilliant!” ArtSound FM/Australia

“This is straight-ahead, eminently listenable jazz, played with both energy and finesse, showcasing Hilton’s compositional strengths… It’s a beautiful listen.”  Elmore Magazine

“A new jazz classic! Virtuoso playing with such smoothness and soul! Love it!” KFAI/MN

“A talented American female pianist, Lisa Hilton’s piano passionately sings phrases with the tension of Allen’s deep tone that emits a radiance that is intertwined!”    Vento Azul/Japan

“An intimate and solid piano, with harmonies that seduce and captivate; Lisa Hilton has authentic and continuous musical creative passion.”  Actual Jazz/Uruguay

“…Along with her all – star trio.. “Chalkboard Destiny” presents a defining bold sound….among the best of Lisa Hilton’s great music…. .Sounds of Timeless Jazz 

“Known for her expressive technique at the piano..” Exclusive Magazine 

“Great sound!”  BBC Global Radio 1 & Energy FM/UK

“One of my jazz favorite pianists: I love all her albums. Highly recommended” FM Urquiza/ Argentina

“Another great album from Lisa.” Bob Osborne/ World of Jazz Podcast 

“Hilton continues to impress with every new composition she records. Amazing!” Jazz Zone/Canada

“What our PACIFIC JAZZ station needed: great NEW music for the New Year.” Aloha Joe/PACJAZ 

“A modern classic that’s reminiscent of some of the best of the Golden Age of Jazz”. Talking2Musicians | Music Interviews: Blues, Jazz & Beyond”

“beautiful” Lubeck FM/Germany

“Just the thing for our night time jazz slot.” Geoff FM/France 

“A new jazz classic! Virtuoso playing with such smoothness & soul! Love it!” KFAI/MN

“Jazz at it’s best.” World Jam Radio/UK

 “Very creative. Great ensemble playing. An excellent effort.” WECI Radio/IN

“Hilton has great fluidity in her style of playing. It’s a clear story she tells on those piano keys and most enjoyable.” CFBX Radio/Canada

“Top rate jazz artist”. KTRU Rice University Radio/TX

“Lisa Hilton is both a robust and inventive composer and player, and the quartet is a cohesive and dynamic unit. Great stuff happening here…” WOJB Radio/WI

“Lisa Hilton’s Chalkboard Destiny is a high-energy album. There are many excellent tracks for the listener to become immersed.” 2 BACR Radio/Australia 

“Jazz at it best” World Jam Radio/UK

“SUPER!” Locos Por El Jazz Radio/Dominican Republic

“As expected, a fantastic new album from Lisa Hilton! /Radio Z/Germany 

“Another great work from one of my favorite pianists.” JazzInMagazine/Pureto Rico

“Our Jazz radio network of stations absolutely love Lisa Hilton and her talent for creating beautiful music!”  The Music Korner/PA

“COOL!”  Radio MUZKOM/Russia 

“Brilliant” Bondi FM/NSW, Australia 

“Hilton has great fluidity in her style of playing. It’s a clear story she tells on those piano keys and most enjoyable.”  CFBX 92.5 FM/ Jazz On The Rocks Radio Show /Canada 

“Hilton has conjured up a modern classic that’s reminiscent of some of the best of the Golden Age of jazz.” Talking2Musicians | Music Interviews: Blues, Jazz & Beyond” 

“Lisa Hilton is both a robust and inventive composer and player, and the quartet is a cohesive and dynamic unit. Great stuff happening here…” WOJB FM/WI 

“Deep, smooth and lyrical.” The Magazine/Athens, Greece

“Whether up-tempo, bluesy, or romantic, Hilton’s utmost command of nuance and artistic virtuosity carries the day with ease.” Retailing Insights

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