for Brian Woodruff:
"...one of the most up-and-coming drummer/composers on the scene today....a first-rate composer. His ability to blend the voices
in the front-line and create intriguing harmonies put him in a class by himself."
Dan Bilawsky, Jazz Inside magazine (formerly Jazz Improv magazine)
Woodruff himself knows how to lead the band from behind the traps without being intrusive, gently percolating behind everyone’s
solos.
George W. Harris, jazzweekly.com
...this up and coming jazz drummer does much more than just keep time. A smart leader that knows how to pick the right sidekicks,
Woodruff has a great musical vocabulary that he let’s speak eloquently on his behalf. Here’s a young lion to watch.
Chris Spector, Midwest Record
Woodruff shows many sides to his craftsmanship but whether his compositions are prancing jubilantly or mourning inwardly, the
harmonies are spot on and flawless.
Susan Frances, Jazz Times Online
Although Woodruff gives his associates ample space, his drums center everything and his playing is steady and playful in nature.
Brad Walseth, chicagojazz.net
Imaginative, expressive compositions.
Drumhead magazine
The drumming is punctual, impeccable, crisp...While it is well written, wonderfully performed, it's all very human, too. That sets his
music apart.
Gray Hunter, A Hand in the Act of Writing blog
for "The Tarrier":
...as a composer and drummer, Woodruff is right on time with his delivery in this excellent, jazzy album.
Dean Poling, Valdosta Daily Times
Brian Woodruff's engaging new release “The Tarrier” is a refreshing new sound that will definitely grab your attention from the
opening track. Containing excellent charts performed by a solid cadre of players, “The Tarrier” will have the ear of the critics and the
approval of jazz audiences once they sample this very fine dish.
Edward Blanco, eJazzNews.com
See www.jazz.com's Song of the Day for June 16, 2009, "Chorale:"
http://www.jazz.com/music/2009/6/16/brian-woodruff-chorale
See the recent article on Brian in the Astoria Times Ledger:
http://www.yournabe.com/articles/2009/06/11/astoria_times/ent_news/astoria_times_ent_newseuilqbi06112009.txt