“What a tremendous evening! ...Their blend, intonation, and musical sensitivity are really world class.”
Tucson Citizen
“They combine a unified sound characterized by a warm vibrato and large dynamic range. They display great discipline of intonation and ensemble, attacking all works…with rhythmic precision.”
James Nightingale
Australian Clarinet and Saxophone Magazine
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“The Sax at Its Best”
“The Presidio Saxophone Quartet from Tucson, Arizona, provided concertgoers an evening of lighthearted and flawless entertainment on Sunday. The quartet combined great technique, elegant musicianship, humor, and a wonderful sense of chamber music in a varied program. The quartet’s technical ease and grace in performing the musically demanding pieces was extraordinary.”
Barry Jollensten
Keith County News, NE
“Saxophone Quartet Enchants Audience”
“This seasoned quartet performed to a receptive full house at the Watertown High School on Friday. Presidio enchanted the audience with pieces running the gamut from J.S. Bach to Eugene Bozza. The result of this evening’s performance was an unforgettable musical experience. Kudos to the Presidio Saxophone Quartet!”
First Nighter
Watertown Daily Times, WI
“It was simply fabulous music performed by four of the most poised and talented musicians we have had.”
Barbara Scholfield, Chairman
The Performing Arts Council
San Carlos, Mexico
“Thank you so much for performing a concert . . . as part of the West Liberty Community/Concert Artist Series. The entire concert was indeed an immense success. The variety of repertoire on your program really displays the wonderful artistic versatility and stylistic range that each of you possess. The oral program notes delivered from stage really helped the audience members to better understand the musical selections as well as connect more intimately with each of you. Finally it was such a pleasure to . . . meet and greet with all of you immediately after the concert as you were so gracious, kind, and welcoming . . . [We] sincerely hope we can have you back here at West Liberty State College for another performance.”
Dr. Gerald Lee
Coordinator of the West Liberty Community/Concert Artist Series
West Liberty, WV
“The Presidio Quartet produces exciting music that appeals to a wide variety of audiences; they are professional in every respect. They have appeared on our series twice and have received standing ovations on both occasions.”
Herbert F. Egender
Chairman, Green Valley Jazz Society
“Presidio brings heaven to earth. A delight for mind, heart, and spirit.”
Sanda Schuldman
President, Tucson Jazz Society
"Tucson, AZ February 2006, the Presidio Saxophone Quartet has knocked our socks off! . . .the group presented the Magic Rug Concert, “Saxopotamus” at the Music & Dance Academy this last Saturday. Concert-goers discovered the thrill of the saxophone through the magic of two well-loved children’s stories,” Saxopotamus” and “The Three Billy Goats Gruff."
Julieanne Lamri, Communications & Outreach Manager
Music & Dance Academy, Tucson, AZ
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“I just want to formally congratulate you for the outstanding performance your sax quartet gave in the recital hall last night. We had over 80 in the audience nearly filling the hall to capacity. The music was wonderfully prepared and the audience reacted favorably with much enthusiasm. I noted many saxophone students from the University of Arizona and their new instructor as well as our Pima students in attendance. The Presidio Quartet is certainly welcome to appear at Pima again in the future! I wish you all luck in the recording studio and on tour this fall!”
Dr. Mark A. Nelson
Chair of Performing Arts and Director of Bands
Pima Community College
“The Presidio Quartet is a gem in the desert of Arizona. The ensemble plays with a professional level of artistry and the little known repertoire is varied and delightful. Don’t miss this extraordinary group.”
Gregg I. Hanson
Director of Bands, University of Arizona
"The Presidio Quartet has established itself as one of the Southwest’s most unique and popular ensembles. Audiences are thoroughly delighted by their wonderful banter and provocative performances. PRESIDIO SAXOPHONE QUARTET is the real thing, and you’ll want to bring them back as fast as you can!"
Gwen Powell, Director
CAMERATA Career Development Center, University of Arizona
"The Presidio Saxophone Quartet performed brilliantly at the Silver Anniversary Celebration for KUAT-FM [Tucson] . . . I would not hesitate to hire the Presidio Quartet as entertainers for our special events again."
Sarah T. Evans,
Radio Community Relations, KUAT-FM
