"The guitar trio led by Massanari mixes standards with a few originals, and they do it with plenty of pizzazz. Massanari is an energized guitarist who fills the uptempo tunes with gelling improvisations that provide a continual kick. On the slower ballads, he exhibits similar zeal to keep the pace moving along briskly. His playing has a buoyant character and is filled with ringing clarity as he moves quickly from the themes onto a solid improvisational platform. Bassist chambers and drummer Schnalle appear to be in a constant state of motion, propelling Massanari to spew out his rapid-fire improvised lines. It is not just the speed of execution that makes the tunes burn, although there certainly is no lack of velocity in Massanari’s playing. It is his ability to take off from the melodies with waves of original ideas that gives the music its appeal. The music is devoid of angularity. It comes together in unitized fashion through the cohesive contributions of Chambers and Schnalle. They insert a definitive spark into the proceedings as they intertwine seamlessly with Massanari. While Massanari is scurrying all over his instrument, Chambers and Schnalle are filing every nook and cranny with the rhythmic base. They lay down the bedrock from which Massanari springs. The solo of Chambers on "Alone Together" is an excellent example of the fire he breathes into the session. Schnalle is incessant throughout in his drive to inspire. It all results in a fine trio album that cooks from the inside until the surface is charred. Massanari proves with this session you can stay inbounds and still produce appealing music.."
-- Cadence Magazine

"Jeff is a beautiful player with lots of musical ideas. He plays his butt off."
-- Guitarist Mike Stern

"With the opening of the first tune, I was impressed with Massanari's guitar playing. Each track is a gem."
-- Dan Pollack, Sound Choice

"Massanari excels at sophisticated comp figures and exhibits a smart chromatic sensibility in his fluid sixteenth-note runs."
-- Guitar Player Magazine

"He's the best!"
--Gimpy Fig Nixon

Jeff's latest CD "groovework" is available online at CD Baby

The correct pronunciation of Jeff Massanari's
last name is: [Moss-in-nar-ee]