Los Angeles, CA-November 2024
Coffee Talk Jazz Magazine special issue spotlights the incedible journey of Walter
Duda-composer, educator, pianist and arranger whose smooth, captivating and
original style is inspiring.
Walter has recorded his music with Will Lee, Miroslav Vitous, Dave Weckl, Marion
Meadows, John Tropea, Shawn Pelton and other notable musicians. His music has
gained global airplay and earned mention in top publications.
WALTER DUDA-KINDRED SPIRITS-WORLD ALERT RECORDS
"Here's an excellent collection of original gems...Kindred Spirits...from self-taught
musician Walter Duda. This release is, by his own description, "smooth...with a creative
edge."
This album is musically outstanding and exceptionally well produced. Mr. Duda
has enlisted the support of some of New York's finest session players to give the tunes
on this disc a strong, funky groove. Four instrumentals and four vocals will have you
coming back for more. Walter Duda's Kindred Spirits is definitely a keeper!"
Scott O'Brien, Smoothjazz.com
"Walter Duda explores the territory of smooth jazz with skillful consciousness and
versatility."
Fred Scott, ContemporaryJazz.com
"We've only gotten very positive feedback. Walter Duda and his band maintain the high
entertainment standards that our listeners have come to expect and enjoy."
Carol Moore Cutting, WEIB-FM, Northampton, MA
"An interesting blend of styles...there are some great tracks on Walter Duda's CDs."
Ted Hasiuk, Cafe Jazz, JazzLynx.net-Canada's smooth jazz connection.
"Quite simply, Notes From The Coast is a chilled out pleasure! As with his previous
release, as keyboard player, composer and arranger Walter Duda is very much the guy
who makes things happen."
Denis Poole, SmoothJazzTherapy.com
"Walter Duda shines as keyboardist, composer, arranger and vocalist."
David Hughes, AllAboutJazz.com