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Reviews |
"Though guitarist Mordy Ferber is one of those musician's musicians-a technically accomplished and versatile player who is known throughout the jazz community, but who remains relatively obscure among jazz listeners-he has found the time to release a CD that showcases his talent in a wide-ranging array of styles. Actually, Being There was recorded in 1996, and it is just now making its way into the distribution channels on the Half Note label. Better late than never, that's for sure. Perhaps Ferber was too busy with his behind-the-scenes work writing music for shows like The Sopranos, Everybody Loves Raymond or Six Feet Under, as he holds down a full-time job at New York University. Or perhaps his touring throughout the world, even in lesser-known venues in Greece and China, has put him behind in his self-promotion endeavors." "On Being There, Mordy Ferber provides reason to make sure he's included in the lists of jazz guitarists who not only have developed sounds of their own through deep personal experience and technical mastery, but also who have shown sufficient compositional imagination to make their own statement."
jazzreview.com
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"Add Mordy Ferber to the list of notable guitarists in the jazz world today. This Israeli-born sensation
displays readily apparent technical fortitude and, more importantly,a
confident sense of when and how to flex his talent. Ferber is
a player of considerable promise who blends irreverent energies
and an angular, dare we say European?, harmonic sense into an
overall jazz sans frontiers."
Jazziz
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"New
York guitarist-composer, Mordy Ferber, is a powerful, contemporary
guitarist with an attitude, energy, and a pluck all his own. And
with a batch of riveting originals and plenty of zing per string,Ferber
is clearly his own man."
Jazz Times |
"Ferber’s Mr. X makes
manifest his deep commitment and his firm attitudes towards his
music. The compositional lines are strong; the ballads are fresh;
and, the guitar work throughout is outstanding."
The Jerusalem Post |
"Performing
on the fringes of jazz consciousness, in more ways than one, Mordy
Ferber obviously is well known and highly respected among some of
the more legendary names of contemporary jazz. Varying his guitar
approach to include the now-conventional electric version, the classical
acoustic guitar and the multi-effecting synthesized guitar, on Mr.
X Ferber is joined by mature, adventurous musicians who agree on
pushing the envelope. As a unit, the group investigates untried
approaches that often incorporate previously developed jazz language
as it veers from straight-ahead pulse to several-layered levels
of sound. The result is challenging, innovativeand fulfilling."
Jazz News |
"Mordy Ferber’s All
the way to Sendai defies classification for the simple reason that
it emulates no one and doesmore then it’s share to bring jazz,
and it’s audience, in to the 90’s. Writing expressive
music for multiple instruments, Ferber effortlessly joins the intricaciesof
melody and musicianship. The result is a collection of unique self-contained
compositions, entire musical worlds—without obviously showcasing
of what are virtuoso performances…. There is always a buzz
in the jazz community when talent of his caliber ‘suddenly’
emerges so completely formed. The thoughtful style, the range of
expression and the superb execution by all members of the group
point to Ferber’s being a solid influence in today’s and
tomorrow’s jazz scene."
Down Beat |
"Mordy
Ferber is a very individual guitarist-composer who came up with
a fresh approach within the language of contemporary jazz improvisation."
Richie Beirach |
"I love his sound and his
feeling. He writes beautiful compositions. Mordy is committed to
the highest level of quality and creativity. He’s not afraid
to take risks."
Jack DeJohnette |
AMGReview*****:
"A jazz/fusion/world music guitarist, Ferber blends all forms of
music together very well. As a composer, his music is of very high
quality. As a guitarist he more than holds his own."
Paul Kohler |
"Mordy Ferber is apparently the most successful
Israeli jazz musician playing abroad."
Ha’aretz (Israel)
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