Tag Archives: Magazine Reviews
May
“The range of sounds the Giant can produce is remarkable…..The response and tone were even in all registers, and articulation was nice and clean. And that’s not all: The altissimo range absolutely killed….it plays like crazy. Whether you prefer hard-rubber or metal, check out the Giant – there really is nothing else quite like it out there.”
Jul
“You can’t help but admire Jody Espina of Jody Jazz; his total commitment to developing and refining the design of the metal mouthpiece to achieve the ultimate in sound quality and projection borders on the fanatical…”
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JodyJazz Profile – SEPT 2012
Sep
Apr
“… the DV CHI has the most effortless playability of any mouthpiece I’ve ever encountered … the sound is earthy and full with a nice balance of edge and depth.”
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March 2012 Issue
Mar
“Here’s a novel concept: jazz play-along CDs that are designed not only for developing advanced improvisational skills, but for learning the art of trading solos as well. And not just with anyone, but seasoned pros George Garzone and Kenny Werner…”
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January 2012 Issue
Jan
“They’re the youngest group in history to play the Chicago Jazz Festival. They’ve rubbed elbows with Orbert Davis and Ron Carter and have their sights set on playing the White House. And after receiving an endorsement deal with JodyJazz, the Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School jazz ensemble is sounding better than ever.”
Jun
“DV CHI produces a robust well-rounded sound… broader tonal spectrum…effortless response.”
Jun
“… the DV CHI has the most effortless playability of any mouthpiece I’ve ever encountered … the sound is earthy and full with a nice balance of edge and depth.”
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March/April 2010 Issue
Mar
“To Jody Espina, president and founder of JodyJazz, mouthpieces are like car engines. “Musicians often don’t know all there is to know about their mouthpieces, the same way people might not understand
something as important as their car engines,” Espina said. “I don’t know much about my car engine, but I still have to drive…”