Emergence CD Baby Reviews

“Some of the most distressed sounds blended into a menage-a-cinque.  No rest for the senses in EMERGENCE!  Somebody gonna love this.  It washes one’s soul and cleanses all remnants of Rock n Roll from the vessel.  No Hip Hop here, a true reincarnation of free musical thought.  Paul ranks with them.  Taking it to a deeper, kinder, spiritual place.”  - K. Paul, JAZZ/2DAY

“Hosford’s command of the fretboard is clearly evident and his creative arrangements lead to a ‘hearing-it-again-for-the-first-time’ feeling.  There are chord melodies aplenty, as Hosford makes deft single note connections seem almost effortless.  Highlights on the CD include ‘Rainy Day,’ ‘Green Dolphin Street,’ ‘Take Five,’ and his unique treatment of the classic ‘Over The Rainbow’ which kicks off the album.  Sincerity of expression – that’s a good way to describe Hosford’s efforts on Emergence.”  - Dan McAvinchy, Guitar Nine Records

“I’m enjoying it very much.  He reminds me a bit of Tony Mottola, a bit of Johnny Smith.  Still, he has enough individualism to have a nice style all his own.  I feel he can play anything he wants.  Most talented and obviously has been dedicated enough to learn a most difficult style of guitar playing.  My hat is off to him.”  -- Chuck Denson