CLIMBING THE GATES

“The music speaks for itself, but it’s worth noting that “Ask Me Now” is refreshing to hear performed up-tempo, that Evans’s compositions and arrangements in general reward close scrutiny, and that his solo rendition of “I’m Through With Love” is alone worth the price of admission.”
— Matt Snyder, September 2006

“…he’s revealed not only as a skilled pianist but also a fine songwriter. The title track and “Talking Rocks” are solid swingers, both with a flair for slight times changes and the essence of jazz…dare I call it joy?”
— Mark Corroto, All About Jazz, December 2006

“He takes us through his art step by step. And we become better devotees of his craft, because he is so instructive…with us. Falkner’s technique, harmonic flair, and artistic reliability are a breath of fresh air as well as a listener’s delight. I predict he can only become more generally ‘better known’…as time passes.”
— George Carroll, eJazz News, November 2006