R E V I E W S
Grammy award-winning trumpeter,Brian Lynch, calls Nero's compositions,
"...modern, sophisticated yet accessible, pleasing to the player and listener alike".
"Freedom, thusly named for the appreciation of different cultures, is the debut album from trombonist, composer, arranger, and educator, Dr. Javier Nero. Inspired by his multi-cultural ancestry, and amidst the current politically-charged times, Nero has found his sense of freedom in blending jazz with elements of folk, Americana and blues in his attempt to establish the greater good of humanity as the top priority in today’s socio-political climate.
By Jim Hynes, Glide Magazine
Alkebulan is state-of-the-art big band jazz. Javier Nero uses the large ensemble for color, contrast, power, and momentum.
"Javier Nero is also a very impressive trombonist. His tone is clear and intense, and he walks the line ably between playing fast and agile and still sounding like someone who embraces the role of the horn as a lower, denser kind of brass instrument. "