‘Progress Report’ by Dave Neves Reviewed on Jazz Weekly

December 11, 2014

David Neves: Progress Report by George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly Trumpeter David Neves displays an impressive sound here as he puts together nine originals along wit Michael Thomas/as-bcl, Greg Duncan/g, Barclay Moffitt/ts, Naomi Gillies/voc, Edward Perez/b, Lee Fish/dr and Julian Shore-Matthew Sheens/p. His horn is warm and fluffy on “Evelynn’s Song” and the pastoral “Curious … Read More

All About Jazz Review of ‘Progress Report’, Dave Neves

September 10, 2014

By DAN MCCLENAGHAN, All About Jazz 4 Stars! At twenty-five years of age, Boston-based trumpeter David Neves can’t be expected to boast a big recorded with/played with resume. But he can boast a first rate education—Berklee and the New England Conservatory. And with his Progress Report, a marvelous debut as leader, Neves blows way beyond … Read More

Critical Jazz Review of ‘Progress Report’, Dave Neves

September 9, 2014

The progress report on David Neves should include words such as exemplary! by Brent Black There is a long standing argument in improvisational music that the best education is obtained by mileage, playing on stage. Trumpet phenom David Neves obtained his education from Berklee and The New England Conservatory and seems to be adjusting just … Read More