Read MoreWhite’s ability to write pieces with many moving parts makes the majority of The Chase’s tunes exciting and enjoyable. 4 STARS .
Read MoreWhite has utilized the power of the full band, the textures of the sections and that approach that never quite lets on exactly where it's going.
Read MoreWhile certainly a potent horn player in his own right, White proves himself a remarkable composer whose willingness to stretch textures and tonalities without sacrificing a sense of swing might remind listeners of great ensembles like the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra.
Read MoreWhite and the orchestra are as a rule beyond reproach. He writes tasteful melodies, and the orchestra carries out his game plan to the letter.
Read MoreA brass-rich ensemble that is precise and polished.
Read MoreThe writing is truly engaging and the delivery of the material is impeccable. White’s work shows the capabilities of a larger musician base in a modern context.
Read MoreStructurally [David White's] pieces are quite compact, and they move forward with astonishing vigor.
Read MoreA thinking artist's approach to big band writing that comes across almost cinematic in its measured, moody approach.
Read MoreWhite’s ensemble is able to vacillate its speed in a way to give the music, at times, a casual grace that really pulls the ear in.
Read MoreWhite's greatest achievement here surrounds his ability to create and manipulate momentum. Virtually every track plays on the idea of forward motion as a major design element.
Read MoreWhite's sense of musical style allows him to crawl inside a chart and look for color combinations and nuances that others may miss.
Read MoreWhite guides his 17-member orchestra through a program of compositions that seamlessly move from extended blues strut one moment to soft-focus serenity the next.
