Live Show Review
"The whole experience was absolutely mind-blowing. While talking to some of my friends after the show, I discovered that I was not the only person who didn't want to get up for concessions during the set due to the fear of missing something great."
- The Racquette, State University of New York
by Carter Jones, Oct 23, 2009
Full Review: "An evening of jazz virtuosity in Hurley's"
Technot CD Review
"Calling his modern blend of music 'mutant jazz', acclaimed San Francisco guitarist John William Gordon contrives a fiery fusion that deftly combines jazz and rock auras on latest release Technot. This 10-track eclectic exhibition throws down a dazzling and dizzying instrumental smorgasbord showcasing both Gordon's smoking six-string benedictions with the rest of his trio's solid chops propelling a smoldering experimental take on traditional standards and practices. Imparting a world music exercise for outer space, Gordon and crew consistently display a vigilant virtuosity that commands attention while their free-form jams like 'GVOL' and 'Back Room Flow' convey the proper atmosphere needed which increases the headspace in order to wander."
- Gears Of Rock, SOS Metal Reviews: Austrian Death Machine Double Brutal, Whiplash, Evile, and more…, by Mike SOS, Dec 6, 2009
CD2: TECHNOT (released March 2009)
MP3 Jackpot Committee's Jackpot Selection
(March 24, 2009), "Quarter of Nothing" (track #2)
Jackpot Selection & More Muzic.com Praise
-- Muzic.com
CD1: JOHN WILLIAM GORDON (released 2006)
2007 Finalist ISC Jazz Category
(International Songwriting Competition)
The New York Times calls the ISC - International Songwriting Competition,"The songwriting competition to take note of...." One CD track (Quidnunc Mo) made the Final round and received an Honorable Mention in the jazz category judged by Ornette Coleman and John Scofield.
They nominated "Distillery" (track #2 from the CD) for the main event. "On behalf of our entire staff, the 17th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards are proud to inform you that you have won a prestigious nomination for this year's main event scheduled for Thursday, November 29th [2007] in Hollywood. Congratulations!"
Instrumental Category
Two tracks (#1 Harm Alarm and #8 Belly's Bounce) were instrumental category Semi-finalists from among 15,000 entries from 88 countries worldwide. (Announced 2007)
May 13, 2008 Winner & More Muzic.com Praise
-- Muzic.com
KKUP 91.5 FM, California, USA (also broadcast in Europe on www.RadioMaruba.de, Germany)
MusicDish.net, USA
KBGA 89.9 FM, University of Montana, USA
WEIU 88.9 FM, Illinois, USA
"The whole experience was absolutely mind-blowing. While talking to some of my friends after the show, I discovered that I was not the only person who didn't want to get up for concessions during the set due to the fear of missing something great."
- The Racquette, State University of New York
by Carter Jones, Oct 23, 2009
Full Review: "An evening of jazz virtuosity in Hurley's"
Technot CD Review
"Calling his modern blend of music 'mutant jazz', acclaimed San Francisco guitarist John William Gordon contrives a fiery fusion that deftly combines jazz and rock auras on latest release Technot. This 10-track eclectic exhibition throws down a dazzling and dizzying instrumental smorgasbord showcasing both Gordon's smoking six-string benedictions with the rest of his trio's solid chops propelling a smoldering experimental take on traditional standards and practices. Imparting a world music exercise for outer space, Gordon and crew consistently display a vigilant virtuosity that commands attention while their free-form jams like 'GVOL' and 'Back Room Flow' convey the proper atmosphere needed which increases the headspace in order to wander."
- Gears Of Rock, SOS Metal Reviews: Austrian Death Machine Double Brutal, Whiplash, Evile, and more…, by Mike SOS, Dec 6, 2009
CD2: TECHNOT (released March 2009)
MP3 Jackpot Committee's Jackpot Selection
(March 24, 2009), "Quarter of Nothing" (track #2)
Jackpot Selection & More Muzic.com Praise
-- Muzic.com
CD1: JOHN WILLIAM GORDON (released 2006)
2007 Finalist ISC Jazz Category
(International Songwriting Competition)
The New York Times calls the ISC - International Songwriting Competition,"The songwriting competition to take note of...." One CD track (Quidnunc Mo) made the Final round and received an Honorable Mention in the jazz category judged by Ornette Coleman and John Scofield.
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Los Angeles Music Awards, 2007They nominated "Distillery" (track #2 from the CD) for the main event. "On behalf of our entire staff, the 17th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards are proud to inform you that you have won a prestigious nomination for this year's main event scheduled for Thursday, November 29th [2007] in Hollywood. Congratulations!"
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2006 Double Semi-Finalist ISCInstrumental Category
Two tracks (#1 Harm Alarm and #8 Belly's Bounce) were instrumental category Semi-finalists from among 15,000 entries from 88 countries worldwide. (Announced 2007)
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"The MP3 Jackpot Committee chooses one MP3 a day that's the best. Your
song Quidnunc Mo won on May 13, 2008. Check out your Winner's page."May 13, 2008 Winner & More Muzic.com Praise
-- Muzic.com
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"Your CD is really excellent. Tasteful but daring, technically superior
but still has emotional depth. A resounding success.... It's a tremendous
disc, I can't wait to get it on the air."
-- Don Campau, "No Pigeoholes" radio show
KKUP 91.5 FM, California, USA (also broadcast in Europe on www.RadioMaruba.de, Germany)
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"Your CD has been selected as a 'Best of the Batch' and is featured on the Mi2N.com [Music Industry News Network] and MusicDish.net homepages as well as myspace page. We really enjoyed your album which has been in regular rotation in the office."
-- Eric, (May 18, 2006) MusicDish.net, USA
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"I'm listening to it now. I like it! ...I plan on featuring this recording on future shows of mine, and I bet other DJ's will, too."
-- Seth Samuel, Jazz Director, WOBC Radio, Oberlin
College/OH, USA
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"It is also rare to receive a CD so vibrant and compelling. From the
first few notes I knew I had found something good. Your album has been added
to our playlist, where it will chart in our top 30. This week it is number
1 on our jazz chart, and I have gotten 'cool albums' from non-jazz DJs. The
cover art is great. I think you nailed this one. Are you looking for label
representation?"
-- Benjamin Weiss, Jazz DirectorKBGA 89.9 FM, University of Montana, USA
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"Thanks a ton for your CD.... As 'mutant' as your jazz is, I think
it will fit in perfectly with some of our new material.... Again, thanks
a lot for the tracks, and keep on playing and experimenting."
-- Bryce Peake, Jazz Director, "Jazz Lounge" radio showWEIU 88.9 FM, Illinois, USA