“Latitudes” CD Review JazzReview.com, August, 2001

            Brush the sand from your feet and settle back in your deck chair and enjoy a chirpy, bright treat from “Gold Coast”.  I love this sound, a mix of Latin, Caribbean and North African fusion from John Pickell, John Ugarte and Jon Coleman.  It’s hard to pick a special track.  Each is worth listening to, and each has it’s own special appeal.  A great line-up of guest artists contribute mightly to this delightful recording.  “Latitudes” is crisp, fresh and clean.  It pays attention to detail, has a special buoyancy and a special sound.

-Patrick Kennedy