Reviews

Maverick

“… Virtuosic without being superfluous, Muñoz’ playing style matches his writing–direct, unassuming, and to the point.”

-John Kelman,  All That Jazz

“… You might not expect to hear much in the way of great jazz from a pianist who played keyboards behind the Beach Boys for more than a decade – and who spends much of his energy these days running a restaurant in Puerto Rico. But Carli Munoz is a revelation.”

-Paul Blair- Hot House NYC, HOT FLASHES

“… Muñoz’s piano sounding crisp and succinct, a mix of delicacy and deft percussive beauty.  Insistent energy and momentum and marvelous group interplay.  A truly fine outing. What can you say but… ‘Yeah!’”

-Dan McClenaghan. All That Jazz

“… Completely spontaneous, yet perfectly collective. Only kindred spirits can achieve this sort of communication.”

-David Miller. All That Jazz

“… Carli demonstrates a depth and diversity of musical understanding, and creativity, bolstered by his ample technique. Right away, we sense his solid sense of time, and well developed ability to swing and float above the rhythm section. Carli’s solos, indeed his music, breathe deeply and healthily. There is an indescribable balance – one that highly developed players express through music. His approach is steeped in the rich history of the grand tradition of this music, and augmented by the lessons of such masters as Bill Evans, McCoy Tyner, Jarrett and Hancock.”

-Winthrop Bedford, Reviews / Jazz Improv Magazine

“…The trio itself forms a happy marriage, in which there is an ongoing elegant conversation between the piano, bass and drums.”

-The New York Resident, by Barry Bassis – This week on the town

“Free association on this musical level, in any genre, is more than a rare charm.”

–Van Dyke Parks

” Wow… what a player, also a great composer and arranger….”

-Bob Parlocha, host of NPR syndicated mainstream jazz radio show “Jazz with Bob Parlocha” 2008

Both Sides Now

"I was impressed the first time I met and heard Carli Muñoz. He is an outstanding pianist and composer who also managed to realize the nearly impossible task of having his own jazz club . . . 'Both Sides Now' features Carli's compositions, some of his favorite melodies, and many inspired moments by the duo, trio and quartet. I think you, too will be impressed by Carli Muñoz

- Eddie Gomez

"Both Sides Now . . . is a jazz jewel in the whole sense of the word . . . pours cohesion, fluidity, feelings and a symbiosis between the Puerto Rican protagonists as you haven't heard them before in a Cd of this style . . . The phrasing, the melody and the dialogue between both artists brings a fresh and curious air to the repertoire." 

Jorge Meléndez. (2003). Escenario / El Vocero; San Juan, P.R.