What they're saying about MURL ALLEN SANDERS:
The Seattle Times:
"One of the Northwest's top jazz musicians"
Critics Choice 1991
"Sanders is a singer, songwriter, accordionist, pianist and creative musical
personality... this is music that will make you unwind and smile."
Melinda Bargreen
"Sanders displays his versatility on a 12- song album, 'SOON'..."
Phil West
"KEEN TUNES..."
Carole Beers
Earshot Jazz:
" SOON (Murl's first CD) is a sampler of what Murl does... nicely paced
between the styles." "Sanders shows he knows the repertoire.."
"...vibrant pop jazz..."
Joseph Murphy
"Sunday's delight was the unique accordion and keyboards of Murl Allen
Sanders..."
Sandy Burlingame
Victory Review:
"His jazz accordion is outstanding and his piano chops very accurate,
warm...At the same time he is a fine composer and jazz stylist..."
Chris Lunn
Northwest Accordion News:
"Overall, the entire concerto (MURL ALLEN SANDERS ACCORDION CONCERTO #1)
is impressive...Murl's work on the concerto is quite remarkable."
Marjorie Dick Rombauer 2003
"Murl played magnificently as the accordion soloist, and his concerto
was very well received...the orchestration was very impressive..."
Shirlee Holmes 2003
"Murl Allen Sanders' Trio dazzled the audience with his unique accordion
style and energy... a mix of zydeco, blues and jazz..."
Doris Osgood 1997
The Stranger:
"Sanders, a multi-instrumentalist with Seattle's largest glam-rock hairdo
picks up the tune on the grand piano...Sanders, whose fast fingers and bright
voicings pull the assembly further into the groove."
Chicago Accordion Club:
"Murl Allen Sanders gave the Chicago Accordion Club a performance that
will long be remembered. Murl is a gifted artist, performer and showman. Murl
is a wonderful entertainer who possesses a truly unique talent..."
Lenny Leto 2003
About "NEW ROMANCE AND DOING ALL RIGHT":
"It's like an old friend... makes you feel good."
Martin Lund, MLM records, Los Angeles