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"Marshall Keys' dulcet tones and earthy compositions conjure the spirits of jazzmen past and future. From mainstream to contemporary, from bebop to hip hop, he plays the saxophone with a sense of grace and emotion that is wholly without cliché." -Mike Sager, Esquire

"Reedman Marshall Keys has his work cut out for him on his new CD Times Aligned, since anyone wishing to hear an alto-soprano saxophonist perform in a contemporary jazz setting has what, a few thousand options? A gifted musician and composer could have easily disappeared in the crowd, but Keys leaves his mark here by displaying his engaging musicality in a series of refreshingly textured contexts" -Mike Joyce, The Washington Post

His debut CD “Times Aligned” is a beautiful recording featuring performances by bassists Scott Ambush and David Dyson, keyboard magicians Federico Pena and Raymond Angry, drummer Dennis Chambers, guitarist Vinny Valentino, percussionists Gilad and Alfredo Mojica as well as cameos from Tom Schuman, Alex “Pope” Norris and Marshall’s wife Eva Hambach, who is also responsible for the CD design and web site graphic content. The result is a project that looks as good as it sounds.