Search - Peter Brainin, Steve Johns :: Ceremony

Simply put, a "must have"

Joseph DeMarco | Providence, RI United States | 02/08/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Peter Brainin and Steve Johns have finally released the long awaited 1996-97 studio sessions from this great collaborative effort, which features guitarist Ben Monder and bassist Sean Smith. To call these players "up-and-coming" would be inaccurate -- they are forging their own path. Featuring 5 of Brainin's originals, 3 from Johns, 1 from Smith, and one standard, the band displays incredible virtuosity, creativity, stylistic synthesis, and compositional prowess. Highly recommended."

Hauntingly beautiful

Howard E. Aldrich | Chapel Hill, NC USA | 08/03/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"These guys work wonders together. Obiously the result of many hours of work as a team, this CD will bring you an evening of joy. "Hauntingly beautiful" is the only phrase I can think of that describes the mood it left me in... Steve Johns is the quiet force holding it all together. A resounding success and a CD I highly recommend."