The Eau Claire, Wisconsin, native continues to make strong personal statements with his sophisticated harmonic sensibility, blistering chops and improvisational daring. --Bill Milkowski
Available on Whirlwind Records on September 18, 2015
McCann's tunes can be both manic and vivid, even when they're in ballad mode. That gives his stuff a cinematic feel—from car chase squall to closing credits poignancy - you often feel like you're walking through a film when this quintet hits its stride." —Jim Macnie, Village Voice
Pete McCann may try to fly under the radar, but his powers as a superhero guitarist are certainly revealed on this exceptional album." —Mark Corroto, All About Jazz
This and virtually every tune offered during the performance revealed McCann to be a song writer of considerable gifts." —Steve Feeney, Portland Herald Press
This talented, multi-faceted group deserves wider attention." —Jack Massarik, Jazzwise Magazine
Range, available September 18, 2015 on Whirlwind Recordings, marks jazz guitarist Pete McCann's fifth release as a leader. Range, which finds McCann exploring the breadth and depth of his formidable artistry as a guitarist, composer and bandleader, features an incomparable cast of some of New York City's finest musicians;

John O'Gallagher
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