Neil Tesser on Explosion!-

"When [a] musician combines design technique and perspective as Holman does here--well, hang on to your hats."

 

Neil Tesser, The Examiner 

"a Chicago pianist of considerable promise"

 

Bill Milkowski, Jazz Times

Chicagoan Jim Holman flaunts prodigious chops and a seasoned approach to piano that belies his 23 years on his impressive debut as a leader.

 WRIR Richmond, VA radio

 Mike Gourrier

 ....wanted to let you know that the new Jim Holman is a KILLER! Have it programmed to play while I'm gone. Best regards.

In a Blue Mood

Explosion! is a solid debut for Jim Holman and suggests he is a voice we will be hearing more from

Jazz and Blues

Jim Holman is an excellent up and coming piano player with a fine touch on the instrument and an impeccable knack of picking great songs to cover

 

 All About Jazz,

 Hrayr Attarian

This freshman effort from a tremendous talent is not only a delightful listening experience it is also, hopefully, a portent of greater things to come from this interesting new voice in jazz.

 

 

John Barron, The Jazz Word

 In-the-pocket comping and blistering single-note lines stand out on this ten-track disc of familiar jazz standards and originals.