Recent Reviews

• Amplifier Magazine Review
• New York Times
• NY (  ) TNS

Excerpts

"On its self-titled debut, jazz trio the New Standards takes pop and rock tunes, such as "All the Young Dudes," "Only Love Can Break Your Heart" and "The New Pollution," then strips them down and juices them back up with vocals, piano, bass and totally cool vibes. It's a bit quirky, but it works." THE NEW YORK POST

"The New Standards are making waves..." NPR

"...unexpected and cool... This minimalist odd trio embarks on an intimately wrought travelogue of true standards and exquisitely rendered contemporary selections..." AMPLIFIER MAGAZINE

"The natty boys of the New Standards have made a practice of dressing up punk and pop classics..." THE NEW YORK TIMES

"All-in-all lovely ... warm and subtle... leaving the listener hoping for future New Standards explorations through the wide world of pop music..." AMAZON.COM

"...a surprisingly sweet blend in the hands of these accomplished local rock gods... we’re feeling the love for these guys." THE RAKE

"One of the most fun bands out there now..." Mpls. Star Tribune