Jack Hues & The Quartet Reviews
MOJO Magazine – October 2007
****
Less a jazz album than an imaginative rock album with jazz flavours, Illuminated is an intriguing, moody sonic journey with many highlights. Brainchild of guitarist / composer Jack Hues, there are riffs and guitar FX a-plenty, with musical nods to Miles, Floyd and Zappa. If Hues lacks conventional jazz chops, his ear for dramatic melody and telling atmosphere makes for some gripping music.
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The Independent – 25th August 2007
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The Guardian – September 2007
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