““Time Gone By is a huge new release for jazz.
One of the best CDs of 2011. maybe even 2012!””

““Time Gone By is one of those records that’s so enjoyable because every song is a different entity that compels for different reasons, and the band sounds like a real unit on each of them………””

““The more you listen, the more you keep finding things to like. Time Gone By is an album you should not let slip by unnoticed this year.””

““Jazz is so vast and deep, but when there’s an album and a set of musicians who pull it off brilliantly, I want to tell everyone. Now I am.””

““Pay attention to the non-assuming, intensely thoughtful aura to Mr. Hibbard’s playing and composing. Each progressive listening begs another.””

““More than just another saxophonist trying to grab the spotlight, the leader of this date possesses the goods to move on up the jazz ladder. He’s certainly one to watch.””

““Great Cd, every track is a beauty, jazz in the true sense of the word…””

““A real jazz record this time by sax player Mace Hibbard. Not that easy stuff. A cd in the postbob tradition, but with his very own sound.””

““An excellent Saxophonist with modern style.””

““Fantastic Album!””

““Sounds great! Will get better with each listen. I will play the hell out of it on my show!””

““Your “When Last We Met” album stirs the soul from the very first chords. Thank you for making such a wonderful music!”

““A gifted artist that knows how to utilize all the weapons in his arsenal to attack both the visceral and cerebral with a sonic assault of broad colors and rich textures…….””

““……. the evidence is overwhelming as to why Mr. Hibbard is one of the most exciting players on the scene today.””

““Time Gone By, saxophonist Mace Hibbard second release is a collection of outstanding, fresh compositions accompanied by thoughtful solos throughout. And even though Hibbard is the leader of this quintet, Time Gone By is without a doubt a collective effort.””

““….. Time Gone By marks another exceptional album from this talented, Grammy Award-winning reed player who delivers like a master. Let’s hope his next project as leader does not take as long.””

““He gives the instruments an opportunity to shine with well-pronounced exchanges and thrust to input when the desire strikes. The album acts as a bridge between the past and the present dripping with sentimentality and enthusiasm for the future.””

““….. plays with a no-nonsense straight-ahead vigor, reminiscent of Cannonball Adderley with a contemporary twist.””

““This is a quintet who play instinctively and at full bore throughout. It is quite an impressive sound. There should be quite a hunger for this album amongst the jazz fraternity as it pushes all the right buttons and then more.””

““The quintet is precise and flawless, with a polished ensemble sound.””

““When Last We Met is an impressive performance by a remarkable saxophone player who’s not yet a household name. One listen to this disc and names like Phil Woods, Bud Shank, Lee Konitz, Art Pepper and the late Jackie McLean come to mind, not one of them a bad comparison.””

““Hibbard is an artist who uses his technical mastery, compositional skills, and informed understanding of the jazz saxophone lineage, to create musical offerings that are truly unique. When Last We Met is a first-rate, independent release, with quality production and outstanding performances from all.””

““His name may not yet be a house-hold one, but with this collection of well-written tunes presented in such an exemplary manner, Mace Hibbard has entered into the company of top young saxophonist/composers on the current stage. It is this writer’s firm belief you will be hearing more from this talented young artist and his cohorts – and that you will be glad you did.””

““A winner all the way around. Bravo!””

““Mace Hibbard’s new CD grabbed me right from the git go. His writing is wonderful and his playing first class. One of the finest young alto players on the scene and he’s just as impressive on soprano and tenor. The rest of the group is also first class. This is already on my list of year’s best.””

““You need to have it in your collection. For all music lovers, no excuse to not have this CD right now on your CD player. Buy it, you will not be disappointed at all.””

““I just loved this CD ! What a great player and composer this guy is with a really hot band. Louis Heriveaux plays mighty fine piano on almost every track and Mace Hibbard is outstanding as a soloist.””

““This album crosses various jazz genres and does so very successfully, which shows true musicianship at its very best.””

““Excellent album from multi saxophone player Mace Hibbard, Great original compositions throughout the album.””

““Certainly a well crafted stylish cd oozing with passion. Your music has extremely beautiful sublime compositions and is subtle but powerful, enjoyable to sit back and just feel the cool groove wash over you.””