Catalyst-The Music of Gregg Hill
“A collection of Gregg Hill compositions that mix the acoustic fusion ideas of John McLaughlin’s Shakti with ideas as timeless as Iberian fado” - Jazz Weekley
“It is the sound of cultures not clashing, but conversing, an album made with both daring and grace.” - Thierry De Clemensat (Paris-Move)
“Catalyst is an aural journey through Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and India with side trips to the continents of Africa and South America. Gregg Hill’s music stretches that far to answer the initial question posed in the opening. In short, it’s a brilliant meshing of countless musical forms. – JIm Hynes (Making a Scene)
Press
…"The Invisible Lover" is a revelation. It's 17 minutes of slow-building tension and beauty”…Christopher Porter, A2 Pulp
“…a kaleidoscope of undulating gypsy, klezmer, Persian, and North African music, interspersed with jazz variations.” Sally Mitani, Ann Arbor Observer
“…exotic and compelling sounds.” Lawrence Cosentino, Lansing City Pulse
“…like Istanbul’s Bosphorus Bridge: a sturdy gateway between the East and West.” Christopher Porter, Pulp Arts Around Ann Arbor