Reviews
AWAKE
Greg Yuska, Jazz Improv’s New York Jazz Guide
“Shook turns the heat up well beyond the boiling point with pyrotechnical technique and raw energy rarely exhibited by the new breed of pianists.” FULL REVIEW
Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
“…consistently showcases Travis Shook at his best.” FULL REVIEW
George Harris, All About Jazz
‘”Fresh and hot seven years out of the oven, Awake is a prime example of the adage ‘good things come to those who wait.’ ” FULL REVIEW
Edward Blanco, AllAboutJazz.com
‘”A thoroughly enjoyable set of contemporary jazz, Awake captures an exceptional performance by pianist Travis Shook….” FULL REVIEW
Thomas Conrad, JazzTimes Magazine
“…Shook is something of a mystery man.” FULL REVIEW
Travis Shook Plays Kurt Weill
Thomas Conrad, JazzTimes Magazine
“…one of the hippest, driest, most elliptical versions of “Mack the Knife” on record.” FULL REVIEW
Grego Applegate Edwards, Cadence Magazine
“This is an ambitious disk…. Travis Shook shows he is not afraid to try different things with some highly worked material.” FULL REVIEW
French Reviews for Travis Shook (debut album)
Best of 1993 (Jazz Magazine)
“…dominates his art thanks to a beautiful control of the keyboard.” FULL REVIEW
Nord Matin, Travis Shook “the” Discovery
“He has well earned the prize ‘Special Discovery’…. Yes this Travis Shook is a phenomenon and it is clear that they will be talking about him.” FULL REVIEW
Joel Pailhé, Le Monde de la Musique
“Travis Shook proves to be an affirmed talent.” FULL REVIEW
Par Henri Marchal, La Semaine des Spectacles
“Shook is a supreme pianist by his maturity, his assurance, his irresistible punch and the electricity that frees itself from his playing.” FULL REVIEW
Philippe Méziat, Jazz Mag
“Among the super talented, Travis Shook, who has opened the umbrella, can be an exceptional figure.” FULL REVIEW
Miscellaneous Press
Hugo Kugiya, Travis Shook meets jazz comeback head on at Tula’s (The Seattle Times) FULL ARTICLE
Molly Gilmore, A soul for jazz (The Olympian) FULL ARTICLE
Mark Hinson, Jazzman Shook hits Dooley’s Tuesday (Tallahassee Democrat) FULL ARTICLE
Jon Garelick, Travis Shook: Lost in the Keys (The Boston Weekly) FULL ARTICLE