"He IS a player, in every sense of the word.
Great musical ideas, very mature phrasing -- a talent far
beyond his years. And, Steve's musical arrangements
on this CD are, simply, first-rate."
Matt Michaels, Detroit jazz piano legend - and
longtime Director of Jazz Studies, Wayne State University
(retired)
"This is some really fun stuff - from one of the
most talented and hard-working young people I've ever seen
in the Ann Arbor area.
"Listen to 'Overdrive' - and try to remember that
you're hearing the saxophone of a high school student !"
Geoff Larcom, Ann Arbor
"We're proud to have
been the first radio program to air music from Mattias
DeDoes' fine CD 'I'm A Player.' It was
a treat for us to be able to present his artistry
alongside other notable jazz recordings in a
feature of spiritually uplifting music. We can't
wait to hear more from this exciting young talent."
Tom Loewe and Sister Sarah Burdick, co-hosts,
"Notes From Above"
on Catholic Radio (WDEO, and syndicated outlets)
"We bought the CD because we wanted to support our
friend Mattie, as well as the baseball program (at FGR).
The music is so good, I keep the CD in my car and
always listen to it - and, we've since bought more copies
for gifts."
Clare Canham-Eaton, FGRHS Parent and Volunteer
"I was a big Spyro Gyra fan back in
high school (saw them live in '79 or '80).
'Morning Dance' brought back, and updated, lots of
old memories. 'I'm a Player' is absolutely terrific'
- let us know when the tour begins !"
Bill Robertson, and the Robertson family
(Katie, Nate, Tessa) - Ann Arbor, Michigan
"Like so many people, I bought a copy of 'I'm A
Player' because of Mattie DeDoes. Once I listened to
it, I was constantly amazed that this is a junior in high
school."
Jill Rymanowicz, FGRHS Adminstration Staff
"We are ecstatic to have 'I'm A Player'
helping our baseball program...and thrilled to have the
artist in our lineup ! But more than that; I
couldn't believe how good this CD sounded.
Everyone should get a copy--you'll help our program, but
you'll simply enjoy having this music. The
'Ballgame' tracks will get you ready to root, root, root
for the Irish !"
Tom Dishman, FGRHS Assistant Baseball Coach
We're always looking for more comments...please let us know if we add your voice to "the choir" !
