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Reviews, features and interviews spanning more than three decades of Colsons Music.

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“Pianist-saxist Steve and vocalist Iqua make music in the jazz tradition, yet utterly original and out of the ordinary.”

Gene Kalbacher, Hot House

“Adegoke’s compositions and Iqua’s beautiful vocal work make this group outstanding.”

Downbeat Magazine

“Colson has forged a cool and collected style for himself, with a warm touch, liquid phrasing, and the witty suggestion of Monkian harmonies....”

Gary Giddins, The Village Voice

“At times the veteran Colson nearly steals the show - not with flash but with depth and imagination.”

Steve Holtje, CDNOW

“Iqua appeared on stage…my immediate reaction was ‘where has she been hiding?’”

Jazz Improv Magazine

“The ensemble of Steve Colson, a pianist and composer, presented an impressive set.”

Robert Palmer, The New York Times

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“The festival ended with a celebrated concert given by the Colsons.” Kleine Zeitung, Graz, Austria

“Colson was fluid at the piano with Iqua vocalizing efficiently with fascinating phrasing.” Coda Magazine, Canada

“Indisputably the Colsons constituted the revelation of the festival…The concert was eagerly anticipated and we were not deceived…Steve Colson is an interesting pianist (using many chords)…it is Iqua who captivates us with her formidable presence. In unison with the sax or improvising on lyrics or scatting, always her voice wins us over…” Alex Dutilh, Jazz Hot Magazine, France

“Earlier in the evening, the association stalwarts and musical power couple Steve and Iqua Colson (he’s a multi-instrumentalist; she, a vocalist) will perform with their band, Continuum, featuring Marlene Rice on violin, Craig Harris on trombone, Santi Debriano on bass and Thurman Barker on drums.” The New York Times, 12 October 2017