=== Press Reviews ===

"It takes a special kind of talent, and special kind of integrity to push the envelope and bring new definition to an instrument.
Gonzo, on his eponymous solo bass CD, displays these qualities....a remarkably gifted and spirited composer with enough chops to know when, and how, to serve the tune.
...a talent worth recognition."
Max Valentino/TalkBass.com

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"Thoroughly talented...(Gonzo's CD) is a densely filled wall of melodies, strong musical themes interlaced with some seriously above average playing.
...highly recommended."
Warren Murchie/GlobalBass.com

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"Truly a tour-de-force in a world saturated with hype, ...basses produce, beneath Gonzo's capable fingers, a seemingly limitless range of tones. Given the lo-fi production and the almost total absence of overdubs, this is quite impressive. Gonzo exhibits both technical control and warm fluid melody without resorting to effects or studio gimmickry. The intimate music Gonzo commands requires talent of the highest caliber.
Astonishing work. "
14 1/2 out of 16 stars
Alex Johnson/Progression Magazine

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"Tracks you might suspect as being guitar or perhaps keyboards are delivered on, you guessed it, Gonzo's basses. As you might expect, it takes a master of a number of techniques in order to pull off the melodic and rhythmic challenges, and Gonzo's got 'em...
He's put quite an effort into his compositions as well, so if you're into the low end of the musical spectrum, or you are a bass player who needs to broaden your realm of possibilites, check out Gonzo."
Dan McAvinchey/Guitar Nine Records

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"...one HELL of a bass player."
Charlie Harrelson/Elite Veterans of Rock

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"The face of the bassist on the CD cover suggests rather harder sounds,
nevertheless the spherical dreamy atmosphere of this work surprises.
...Gonzo plays chords, harmonics, sometimes tapping, but always very sensitively and completely without 'technique for technique's sake'."
Lars Lehmann/Bass Professor Magazine

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"Leave it to a guy from Hawaii to inject a breath of fresh air into the scene.
This stuff is all solo bass and while yours truly was a bit skeptical about that, (even though the instrument is among my favorites) there is plenty here for all of us (bass players or no) to learn.
Fresh stuff, good, good stuff."
4 out of 5 stars
Jedd Beaudoin/YtseJam.com

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"Gonzo is a recording that will blow your mind. If you enjoy the bass guitar, this is a must-own CD.
His skill with a bass is excellently demonstrated, as is his talent in composition. "
Alicia Karen Elkins/Rambles.net

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"Gonzo gives us an all bass album... examples of very emotional, well perfomed and composed pieces of music with incredible layers of sound. Mood wise think of Tony Levin's 'Belle' from 'Waters of Eden'.
...a very talented musician and composer."
Marc Roy/Prognosis Magazine

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"Gonzo performs truly astonishing bass work.
What's most impressive is how musical he makes everything. While there is virtuoso playing to an amazing degree, his tracks are still enjoyable as songs.
...a bona fide WOW!"
The G-Man/Immedia Wire Service

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"There hasn't been a bassist of this solo caliber since I can remember (and) I haven't seen this much innovation and break from the norm style in years. ...what better way of showing people that bass is and will be just as beautiful as any classical guitarist, and yet works completely by itself?
...if anyone were to be interested in starting to play bass, this would be one of the CDs I would say are a must have, for inspiration, a look at what can be, and just plain enjoyability of listening to."
5 out of 5 stars
Rob Z./Bass101.com

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"For those used to the Bass as a background, monophonic rhythm section instrument, this little gem is an eye-opener - or more appropriately, an ear-opener. ...for any young or aspiring bass player, it should be required listening, if for no reason other than to hear what a bass guitar can do in the hands of a master."
John Burnett/Hawai'i Island Journal

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"...a very entertaining musical concept, one that I'm sure many people will love and cherish. This music is very expressive, so while you enjoy listening to the music your mind trips off to nice places that are encouraged by the sound, my places were peaceful and tranquil... these gorgeous sounds were coming just from a bass.
I think it's exceptional and will be played and played in my house."
Lister/Modern Dance Magazine

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"Gonzo's bass-only studio album is an engaging jazz-rock odyssey that suffers not from the absence of guitars and keyboards.
Especially memorable... atmospheric, instrumental album..."
Tom "Tearaway" Schulte/Outsight Radio

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"I understand how difficult it is to produce instrumental music featuring only one instrument and how much more difficult it is when that instrument is bass guitar... Gonzo alleviated my initial apprehensions with his compositional insights and soulful playing... (He) has an interesting approach to bass as a solo instrument that makes the format work."
"Gonzo's playing stands on its own merit with his unique perspective on solo bass. The testament to this fact is that though the effort is handicapped with the single instrument format, the CD moves along quickly keeping listener attention rather than becoming monotonous."
"This accomplishment in itself is a notable achievement."
Christopher Ruel/EER Music

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"Stylistically, he plays bass very gently and introspectfully in the mixture of solid rock bass with instrumental music having melodic new age atmospheres. ...his bass lines are melodic and gentle entirely. He avoids going technical (and) knows what to play. (The) song structure is plain, simple and straight-forward in a very good way to express his thoughts and emotions. ...players like Gonzo carefully choose what sounds or structures are effective to make music unique and tastey. ...(his) music is mesmerizing during listening sessions.
He is one of interesting musicians who look at different directions that normally instrumentalists do not seem to look for."
Tetsu Hamanaka/Pilgrim World

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"The music samples from (Gonzo's) solo project sound to me kind of like what Cliff Burton might have done had he lived and left Metallica to record instrospective, bass-centered music."
Andrew Pfaff/Bassist and Author of "Mode Shapes for Bass"

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"Gonzo displays a fair bit of virtuosity and sublety I want from bass-soloists, and is nearer to the Pastorius end of the electric bass-player's spectrum. The CD tracks, each one displaying Gonzo's versatility and I am sure, samples of his range.
...there is little to fault and much to enjoy."
Dick Heath/The Alternative Alternative Radio Show
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"A bold and invigorating CD... these songs show various methods of bass playing, from picking to plucking to finger/hand techniques. No real influences to mention but I'd throw some players at you like Coven, Geddy Lee, Hamm without all the "plunking".
Gonzo is very talented... I'd like to see what he's capable of in a band..."
Wayne Klinger/Quintessence Webzine

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"The tracks sound great! ...very impressive."
Bob Mulvey/Dutch Progressive Rock Page

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"Meet the Bassman ...a powerful personality from Hawaii who is able to handle his Bass Guitar with delicate classic skills and techniques.
...fine compositions on this CD."
Aat T. Oosterhof/Eastcourt Communications

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