"Useful Music has all the potential to be a classic. Jeff Baumeister is an artist deserving wider recognition. He is the newcomer alongside more established forward-thinking folks like Dave Douglas, Kenny Wheeler, Dave Holland, Bill Frisell, Tomasz Stanko and others, he's got his own thing happening that bodes well for the future." All About Jazz
Editor’s Choice, Best of 2005 - New Discoveries
- John Kelman, All About Jazz
Top Ten Best Albums Of 2005
- Nick Lea, Jazz Views
Publisher's Top Picks for 2005 - Honorable Mention
- Michael Ricci, publisher, All About Jazz
credits
released April 13, 2005
Greg Riley, saxophone
Jeff Baumeister, piano
Peter Paulsen, bass
Dan Capecchi, drums
All music composed by Jeff Baumeister
except Quiet and Restful but Moving by Paul Hindemith
Recorded Dec. 21 & 22, 2004 and mixed by Matt Balitsaris
at Maggie's Farm, Pipersville, Pa.
Mastered by John Baker at Maja Audio Group, Philadelphia, Pa.
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