Fenceless

Pianist and composer Victor Noriega adds the horns of Jay Thomas and Mark Taylor to his trio, building on subtle textures and grooving undertows. Noriega's tunes crackle with individuality, making it clear that his ambitions reside in innovation, not imitation. Introspective at times, energetic and boundary stretching at others, seamlessly blending jazz and modern classical influences... Victor Noriega is a player to watch. - Gordon Todd / KBCS Imaginative ideas flow like water... Noriega is a bit like a young Dave Brubeck. His music has a friendly, goodnatured feel, no matter where he takes it, and his approach to crossing cultural boundaries is fresh. Seattle Times