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• From SmoothJazzTherapy.com
  
  Hollingsworth has delivered a contemporary jazz album that possesses a level of intelligence way above the norm.
  
  ‘Chasing The Sun’ sets Mark Hollingsworth apart as someone who is daring to be different. Consequently it’s refreshing that the album is catching the attention of traditional jazz stations as well as those of contemporary and smooth jazz persuasion. Given that several have already added three or more tracks to their play-lists, the chances are Hollingsworth is set for quite a 2008.
  
  
• From ContemporaryJazz.com
  
  For the last week I've been trying to find the right words to describe veteran studio saxophonist Mark Hollingsworth's latest release, Chasing the Sun. I keep going back and re-listening to these well composed, excellently performed, but totally dissimilar 13 tracks. How best to describe what's on Chasing the Sun; Brecker Brother-ish, Steely Dan like, Tropical, Latin, New Orleans, Exotic, Brazilian, JB Horns, and Romantic – whew! Hollingsworth is obviously a real talent on sax and flute...
  
  
• From the SaxShed.com
  
  Very nice job Mr. Hollingsworth. Mark shows he is a wonderful flautist in addition to playing saxophone and clarinet.
  
  There is something for everyone – and particularly those who are fond of top-notch saxophone and woodwind playing.
  
  
• From Jazz Review.com
  
  ...the music is uplifting and keeps your feet moving.
  
  ...Mark Hollingsworth's music is just as good the second time around. His debut album On The Mark introduced audiences to his upbeat style, and his second album Chasing The Sun re-enforces his upbeat treatments. His music is sleek, sophisticated and positive in their images.
  
  
  (complete reviews here: Read album reviews 1 , 2 , 3 , 4, Interviews here: 1, 2, 3)

Personnel on "Chasing the Sun":

Mark Hollingsworth: Saxes, Flutes, Clarinets & Keys

Bart Samolis: Electric Bass Curtis Brengle: Keys James Wirrick: Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Keys

Sinclair Lott: Drums Brian Kilgore: Percussion Nick Lane: Trombone Bill Armstrong: Trumpet

If you want to know more about Mark's other woodwinds
including ethnic flutes go to WindshoreMusic.com