Press quotes for The Bridge
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"Here is another audiophile recording crackling with great musical energy as de Grassi and his resonant acoustic guitar spin many a creative tale utilizing de Grassi's fleet and expressive finger-picking...”
Boston Concert Reviews
"...flawless sense of rhythm. In all, The Bridge lets us hear the master at work. It’s a beautiful, introspective album that’ll make you grateful de Grassi is back."
Pete Brown, Vintage Guitar
"If you’re a listener who is easily enchanted by uniquely refreshing guitar works, you won’t be able to do without this new release in your collection. Alex’s interpretation of Jimi Hendrix’s Angel is different from any you’ve ever heard; you’ll be hitting replay on this tune frequently, I've no doubt..."
Dick Metcalf, Contemporary Fusion Reviews
"The Bridge provides further evidence of his compositional prowess and his ability to fuse the heady world of virtuosity with deep emotions. His inimitable voice remains intact and as awe-inspiring as ever.”
Pop Matters
“A perfect record for when you want to kick back and sink into the music, it’s a wonderful guitar tour de force.”
Chris Spector, Midwest Record
“There’s nobody in the guitar world who sounds like Alex de Grassi and this gorgeous gem of an album was worth the 17-year wait."
David Spelman, Artistic Director, The New York Guitar Festival
“This song [The Bridge] is awesome.”
Denise Sherod, Reignland
“Listening to Alex De Grassi's The Bridge, reminds me of everything that is beautiful in the world. This new collection of pieces wonderfully extends his vision and artistry.”
Daniel Levitin, New York Times bestselling author of This Is Your Brain on Music
Past Press quotes
"...intricate finger-picking technique with an uncanny gift for melodic invention."
Billboard
"...flawless."
Wall Street Journal
“...an acoustic guitarist of virtuosic strength and ability...”
Los Angeles Times
“De Grassi’s solo steel-string pieces resemble orchestral overtures more than mere songs. Alex’s control and sensitivity are almost as striking as his technical expertise.”
Guitar Player Magazine
“...one man guitar duets.”
Washington Post
“A master of the acoustic guitar.”
Dirty Linen
“Key...is the sense of rhythm that permeates much of de Grassi’s playing. Using a variety of rhythmic and tonal dynamics he achieves... ‘a microcosm of bigger-sounding instruments.’ Drawing upon new perspectives, as well as the traditions of old, de Grassi has skillfully blended elements of folk, classical, jazz, and world music, and synthesized something new.”
Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine
“De Grassi has mastered the art of playing melodies, counter-melodies, harmonies, and intricate rhythms simultaneously. His touch is as exquisite as his lyricism, and his improvisational/compositional musical consciousness is as intricate and subtle as a sparkling crystal.”
Down Beat Magazine
“...one of the greatest steel string guitar player/composers of the last decade.”
Acoustic Guitar Magazine