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"Hughes' music hit me like the instant energy of a Red Bull...how much I was enjoying my first listen to Foreign Shores."

Michael Fagien/Jazziz April 2008

Article in Nya Wermlands Tidningen, Swedish regional newspaper.

- Sven-Erik Dahlström/nwt.se

The local newspaper in the town where I grew up, Säffle, did an interview where we talked about how growing up there has influenced my musical career.

- Sven-Erik Dahlström/saffletidningen.se
"This album by bass player David Hughes is a monster! With a great lineup of top-notch guests he delivers an album that sparkles and delights. "Brazil" is a gem. Simply outstanding!"

- Peter Boehi/smoothvibes.com
"Andy Suzuki on sax helps the song build into the featured piano serenade as the song again brings an Asian flavor to the foreground, giving way to another great bass solo. "

"David Hughes has really soared with this CD and shown not only his musical ability in playing, but his incredible writing, arranging and producing talent. Foreign Shores will take you on a journey that you are certain to enjoy."

- Bonnie ASchendell/smoothviews.com
"Bassist David Hughes has played with the best of them...Hughes produces an extraordinary session blending smooth and modern jazz grooves resulting in one exciting album with “Foreign Shores.”

"There are no mediocre pieces of music found on “Foreign Shores.” David Hughes has crafted an engaging and compelling session of exciting smooth and modern jazz full of color and energy. This is an album that will find a place in my collection of jazz music and once heard, you’ll know why.

- Edward Blanco/ejazznews
"With Hughes' bass at its core, the album offers up an intriguing fusion of modern jazz and funk, with plenty of enthusiastic exploration by the album's performers"

"Hughes represents the best of the up and coming crop of jazz composer/musicians and this album is a satisfying addition to any modern jazz fan's music library"

- Shaynar/iTunes customer
"Not a big fan of jazz, but I REALLY LIKE THIS ALBUM!! There's lots of bass, which I love. It's not that confusing noisy jazz, but smooooooth, cool jazz. I think I'll be listening to this one alot!"

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