“a reminder that the music is most alive when everyone in the room is genuinely having fun…Three records in, they’re building something worthwhile: a catalog that includes some of the best of Chicago’s jazz community.”

JazzViews

“Their interplay and group sound has jelled into something special, and it’s become a Joyful Foundation, indeed.”

WDCB

“From the opening track to the closing notes, the music carries a palpable sense of warmth and shared purpose….In an era often defined by fragmentation, cultural, political, even artistic, Joyful Foundation offers a quiet counterargument: that collaboration, openness, and shared creativity remain not only possible, but essential.”

PARIS MOVE

“This third installment is a major leap forward for the ensemble.  Adding the immensely talented Copeland, who makes the already vibrant quartet shine even more brightly.”

Making A Scene

“a stirring set of post-bop performances.  I’ve liked the two previous quartet efforts, but the addition of another front-line horn takes the music to a new level.  I love this.  Highly recommended.”

WTJU

“I love the mission of Entre Amigos – to work with and perform music by their friends.”

Cultural attache

“música que se basa en la amistad y el respeto mutuo…Cada composición está marcada por la personalidad musical de los integrantes sin perder la narrativa propia del proyecto.”

Contratiempo Jazz - México

a genial session whose warmth and cheerful persona make it well worth a listener's time and consideration.”

AllAboutJazz