PASSION FLOWER ( Gemini Music / distrubuted by Sunnyside Communications )
“Pure beauty packaged in sound” -Dan Bilawsky
“The Strayhorn family is very proud of this effort!“
- Galen Demus ( The Billy Strayhorn Foundation )
“Di Martino finds amazingly unique ways to re-imagine these gems for his visionary collection: Passion Flower” - Jonathan Widran
“Luminous, performed with great artistry and soul. Highly recommended” - Grady Harp
“A tribute record of the highest degree … rich renditions that illuminate Strayhorn’s legacy”
-TOM HAUGEN
“In this loving tribute … gifted pianist John Di Martino and his quartet shed light on how the late Billy Strayhorn didn’t overpower listeners but captivated them with beauty, eloquence, and grace”
-Tom Henry ( The Blade )
“a sublime recording ” -Ron Weinstock
“a delicious album” - Kev Rowland