george deLancey
bassist
"Every so often a musician arrives in New York City who seems destined to make a mark. George DeLancey is clearly in that category. "
Loren Schoenberg, National Jazz Museum In Harlem - Founding Director & Senior Scholar
Loren Schoenberg, National Jazz Museum In Harlem - Founding Director & Senior Scholar
"George DeLancey understands the entire scope and history of the bass, his playing reflects this and looks towards the future. As a composer, he is without a doubt, one of the most creative melodists of his generation."
Todd Stoll, Jazz at Lincoln Center - Education, Vice President
Todd Stoll, Jazz at Lincoln Center - Education, Vice President
"Deploying exceptional players, DeLancey nevertheless commands the forefront; he's the driver here, pushing tunes... with zest and an unerring sense of drama. His solos are crystalline, his placement precise."
Carlo Wolff, Downbeat
Carlo Wolff, Downbeat
"His command of the elements in harmony, melody, and rhythm is superb, and displays a sophisticated sense of swing, coupled with maturity in composition and arrangements."
James Nadal, All About Jazz
James Nadal, All About Jazz