Tribute Audio Samples

...a delight from beginning to end...real musical substance...performances are impressive, enjoyable, and satisfying... Don Bailey boasts a brilliant technique and a bristling sense of excitement. Donald Sulzen is an adept and vigorous accompanist. The performance is excellent, highly charged, and exciting. The Poulenc Sonata is played brilliantly. The program is leavened by three works of lesser dimensions, each of which is performed beautifully. ~ Walter Simmons

Dear Don, this is just a short message to congratulate you on your exquisite CD. I love your playing. You have a beautifully distinctive style for each piece and the remarkable collaboration with your outstanding pianist is apparent with each moment. Your performances are touching and an absolute pleasure to hear. You should be very proud. All best wishes, Jeannie

Sir James Galway (Concert Flutist, Recording Artist):

Don, I can't remember if I wrote to you about your new CD, but it is great. I loved the repertoire too, especially the Gieseking. This must be a first recording. It did cross my mind how much study and preparation went into the making of this.

Bärli Nugent (Asst. Dean, Dir. of Chamber Music, The Juilliard School, Flutist Aspen Wind Quintet):

Tribute captivates the listener with a gorgeously effervescent gift of musical gems, played with joy and heartfelt artistry.

Katherine Hoover (Composer/Flutist):

The CD is beautifully played from beginning to end. Kokopeli is just wonderful - you really have the totality of the piece, as well as the inner phrases, contrasts, etc. Excellent!!! Kokopeli stands out for the reason that we can easily hear your inflections, dynamics, and tone colors. Both of you are obviously terrific players, and the ensemble is tight. Congratulations all around!

Arthur Houle ( Founder & Director, International Festival for Creative Pianists):
Wow! I just had to tell you what a GREAT CD "Tribute" is! Everything about it -- choice of repertory, performances, sound quality, liner notes -- is absolutely top-notch! You and Don make a terrific team. Nice blend of well-known with less well-known pieces. Listening to it transported me to another world -- thoroughly entrancing and convincing, so imaginative, free and expressive! Also a bit bittersweet, for it reminds me that while Boise is a perfect place to raise my family, it affords me less opportunities to work with people of your caliber

Rick Rowley (Concert Pianist, Faculty University of Texas at Austin):

I listened to KMFA yesterday and heard your CD! They played the Nocturne by Lili Boulanger and the Poulenc Sonata. It is terrific!! I was most impressed. The recording and more importantly the performances are wonderful. I will be going to your website to order a copy.