‘America!’ – Joe Chindamo plays the Paul Simon song book (2002)

“He has that Bill Evans knack for bringing unlikely material into his own orbit.”

Michael Cuscuna, Producer of the reissue program, Blue Note record label USA

“No matter how over played the tunes – and the 13 tracks here by songwriter Paul Simon have been covered dozens of times – Chindamo has the rare ability to turn them into personal musical statements. Chindamo has an amazing harmonic sense and great time that enables him to imbue these songs with a fresh vitality. He continues to raise the bar of excellence with each new disc.”

Kevin Jones, The Weekend Australian

“The Melbourne pianist knows how to deconstruct and rebuild, how to refashion the familiar without losing it's essence. The musicianship and interplay shine through and more often than not the familiar is transformed.”

Leon Gettler, The Age

“Given his attraction to melody, it makes sense for Melbourne pianist Joe Chindamo to spend an album on the songs of Paul Simon. Casting familiar material in a new light – revising the harmony and rhythms while retaining the melodic essence – is something Chindamo has always enjoyed. He excels here. Chindamo displays masterful touch and enjoys tasteful support from bassist Matt Clohesy and drummer David Beck.”

Adrian Jackson, The Bulletin

“Local composer and pianist Joe Chindamo has rifled through his flower-power records and put the mojo into Mrs Robinson so to speak. Chindamo is challenging audiences to resist singing along to his interpretations of Paul Simons hits.”

Blanche Clark, Herald Sun