Scott McQuade: Press/Reviews

Scott was very quick to get back with me and very friendly and professional. We discussed rates and options for our event that best fit. His drummer and him arrived right on time and set up in a timely manner and were very easy to work with. They played for an event designed for active seniors and they played a lot of old time favorites. The seniors loved them and want them to come back again. I would highly recommend them to any business/organization looking for a very talented group that is professional, easy to work with and inexpensive. I will definitely be calling them again. They were phenomenal. 5 stars on everything. I was very happy and very pleased.

His style and selection of music made our party very memorable.

Scott was wonderful in his communication with me prior to my event. He was always professional and very reassuring. They arrived with smiles and set up quickly. The trio was fun and entertaining. I would definitely hire them again and recommend them to anyone. Thanks so much, guys! It was wonderful meeting you!

"Well, it's about time Scott McQuade got around to releasing his debut CD. The Tallahassee pianist can be forgiven for the delay in satisfying local fans of fine jazz. McQuade was sidetracked from performing and recording by a stroke last November that affected the right side of his body and, hence, his ability to tickle the ivories. One listen to his elegant, assured CD "Life Just Couldn't Be Better" proves McQuade has made a full recovery and is in top form.

The selections include 11 originals and one standard. McQuade's playing is warm and intimate, deft and subtle. There's no grandstanding here, just the brilliance of a master doing what he loves and does best. McQuade is assisted by members of Tallahassee's jazz elite, including vocalist Avis Berry, bass player Rodney Jordan, drummer Leon Anderson, trumpet virtuoso Longineu Parsons and sax man and singer Nathanael Fareed Mahluli. You'll want to pick up a copy at McQuade's CD-release party and performance Sunday at Chez Pierre. It's a must for every jazz lover's collection."

"In the nearly forty-four minutes of music on Tear It Down, Summa’s playing demonstrates a delightfully light and deft approach to his instrument. Summa is also an inventive improviser, and the accompanying rhythm section of piano, bass, and drums are unobtrusively supportive to the leader and featured soloist. Scott McQuade, pianist for much of the recording also provides some excellent musical moments during his improvised solos."