Jazz Philadelphia Hometown Hero - https://jazzphiladelphia.org/paul-giess/
“Giess acquits himself nicely with some lyrical, highly expressive trumpet work”
Bill Milkowski - 3.5/5 stars - DownBeat Magazine
“The music’s sourced from the hymnal of the West Chester-area church Giess grew up attending, but it’s infused with a Crescent City sensibility. The opener, a Giess arrangement of “We’re Gonna Sit at the Welcome Table,” struts with all the peacocking panache of a musical procession down Magazine St.”
Matt Silver - WRTI Album of the Week
"Paul Giess is an emerging original voice in Philly's jazz scene. He's a patient teacher, a tireless composer and an aggressive improviser. It all becomes evident when you see him play."
-Homer Jackson, Director of Philadelphia Jazz Project
"It's not ever day that you come across a musician who can play well AND teach well. Paul Giess is one of those people. Not only did he inspire me by playing his heart out everyday, he also inspired me by knowing exactly how to word his methods, and easily convey correct and efficient ways to becoming a better player. Being instructed by him in jazz combo was educational and exciting, and playing in ensembles with him was always a pleasure."
-Chris Hochkeppel, Chamber Jazz Student at Louisiana State University
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