"..one of the most passionate and dynamic musicians alive."  Time Out

"..one of the most impressive brass soloists of her generation "  Jazz Weekly

"Trombonist Gail Brand is the real star here, utilising a wide sound spectrum, through Cotton Club-era plunger tones, boisterous gurgling, or neo-futuristic flights. "  Jay Collins, Cadence magazine

"..a very important and distinctive player. "  Rubberneck

"Brand is equally at home making lewd, brassy commentary as she is on the subtleties of extended technique. "  The Wire

"..an outrageously earthy tone and original, fluid style "  All Music Guide

"Power and Freedom: with Lunge in 2002, Gail Brand discovered the two can go together"  Ben Watson, The Wire

"She is a musician of great purpose and power"  Uncut Magazine

On 'Ballgames & Crazy' (Brand/Guberman; Emanem 4103)
"This album is a beautiful surprise... These conversations between two highly expressive voices are utterly fascinating, refreshingly entertaining. "  All Music Guide

"The complete control of the trombone's features by Gail is totally absorbing to the point I couldn't hold back smiles"  Stewart Lee, Sunday Telegraph

On 'Supermodel Supermodel' (Brand,Robair,Perkis,Sperry,Shuirba, Emanem 4126)
"Pointless to pick out individual contributions to music as egoless as this, but it confirms Robair's standing as an Improv giant and Brand's as the most exciting trombone player for years. "  Brian Morton, The Wire 2006

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