Album Reviews

JAZZ DA GAMA

John Redmon & The Thomas J. Dawson Jr. iOrchestra: Honoring Louis Armstrong

John Redmon is an authentic artist, born into music and bred in the proverbial fervour of the full-gospel church. And what he does with this eloquent homage to Satchmo is nothing short of unique as he melds that spiritual background into the secularity of Mr Armstrong’s music with uncommon power and elegance. 

PART TIME AUDIOPHILE

John Redmon, Honoring Louis Armstrong | The Vinyl Anachronist

I review a lot of contemporary jazz albums that are tributes to jazz legends. A big chunk of the jazz canon is about honoring traditions and keeping those musical pioneers at the forefront of the genre. But have I ever reviewed an album from a jazz impressionist, someone who wants to do more than just remind me of a towering star? I’m asking because John Redmon, a Colorado Springs-based singer, pianist and composer/arranger, is a Louis Armstrong impressionist. On Honoring Louis Armstrong, it’s clear that this is a role he takes seriously.

TAKE EFFECT REVIEWS 

John Redmon & The Thomas J. Dawson Jr. iOrchestra: Honoring Louis Armstrong

I feel quite certain that 99 out of 100 people, if they didn’t know better, would hear this and swear they were listening to Louis Armstrong. Yes, Redmon’s craft is that well executed, and thankfully the divine musicianship is equally well done on this amazing tribute record.

JP’S MUSIC BLOG

George Benson Spends The “Weekend In London” & John Redmon Is “Honoring Louis Armstrong

Fellow jazz artist John Redmon teamed up with The Thomas J. Dawson, Jr. Orchestra to pay tribute to the late, great Louis Armstrong with a new album titled simply “Honoring Louis Armstrong.” 

JAZZ WEEKLY

John Redmon & The Thomas J. Dawson Jr. iOrchestra: Honoring Louis Armstrong

The joy and spirit of Louis Armstrong is celebrated by vocalist John Redman along with the support the Thomas J. Dawson Jr. iOrchestra and various vocals guests.

MIDWEST RECORD

John Redmon & The Thomas J. Dawson Jr. iOrchestra: Honoring Louis Armstrong

The jazzbo kids of all ages love to imitate gets some love here even without a centennial or anything on the horizon—just because. 

CONTEMPORARY FUSION REVIEWS

Absolutely amazing Louis Armstrong tribute John Redmon & The Thomas J. Dawson, Jr. amd the iOrchestra – Honoring Louis Armstrong

By Dick Metalf, Editor, Contemporary Fusion Reviews

You just won’t believe how accurate John’s impression of jazz giant Louis Armstrong is… 

EXCLUSIVE MAGAZINE

Title – ‘Honoring Louis Armstrong’
Artist – John Redmon & The Thomas J. Dawson, Jr. iOrchestra

For those not in the know, Honoring Louis Armstrong is a fantastic, 10-track musical tribute album featuring Louis Armstrong impressionist John Redmon and The Thomas J. Dawson, Jr. iOrchestra.

JAZZ QUAD (RUSSIA)

John Redmon & The Thomas J. Dawson, Jr. iOrchestra – Honoring Louis Armstrong

Вот уже и и появляются в редакционной почте релизы будущего, 2021 года. И первой ласточкой стал альбом Honoring Louis Armstrong, альбом в высшей степени необычный. В чем тут особенность? Начну издалека. Всем известно понятие «кавер-бэнд».