Dan Wilson named the LetterOne Rising Stars Jazz Award Recipient

REVIEWS OF VESSELS OF WOOD AND EARTH

"Wilson’s guitar playing definitely comes from the Wes Montgomery school, with some George Benson thrown in, but he’s got his own thing going on, too, and his interaction with Sands and ability to ride Watts’ rhythm without getting swamped is impressive.” — Stereogum

"Wilson hails from the Wes Montgomery/Grant Green/George Benson tradition of mainstream guitar with R&B and gospel inflections.” — Jazziz

"His tone is full-bodied and unadorned by modernistic effects, his phrasing fluid. He can turn on the after-burners, too, like when he launches a fleet-fingered solo over the brisk bop of his original 'The Rhythm Section.'” — Jazziz

“...Wilson has a proven talent as a fine composer and arranger. 'Vessels of Wood and Earth' is yet another demonstration of those skills, and his warm tone and understated guitar stylings.” — Something Else!

"Grant Green meets Wes Montgomery meets George Benson. Not quite, but that gives some idea of what you’ll hear from composer/guitarist Dan Wilson…” — Glide Magazine

“...the guitarist brings a wide palette of originals and inventive interpretations inspired by Motown, gospel, and jazz traditions.” — Glide Magazine

"Wilson spotlights his admirable technique and stellar approach to his stylized guitar, flying across the strings with mad perfection.” — Musical Memoirs

“Indeed, this smart and earthy release signals the arrival of a modern jazz guitarist who understands the enduring value of feel-good music.” — DownBeat