“STEALTH COMPROMISED” is a solid, sensational album from the American guitar wizard ERIC WOLLMAN! Rich in ideas, majestic musicianship, excellent compositions and crystal sound production, this is a must-own CD. Wollman has something unique to say. His tremendous legato lines and odd-time measures will thrill fans of high quality fusion. The solos are flowing and the overall sound is lush, making for engrossing and satisfying listening. This is difficult and complex fusion executed with skill, dexterity and creativity by all involved. There’s an electric alchemy among the players and an evident sincere passion for high quality fusion music. From “Bravo Tango Kilo” to “Bells,” all the songs caress our ears. By the end of the album, we have the feeling that we’ve discovered something exciting. Guitar fans will feel that they’ve made an excellent musical discovery and will desire to play the CD again and again. Hats off to a sensational guitar player offering something really fresh and inspired in today’s fusion music world!
Ovidiu Dumitrescu
Host, “For the Love of Guitar” radio show
What Critics Say About Eric Wollman’s
East Coast Shoes
“Eric is a blend of traditional jazz sensibilities, as well as contemporary fusion exploration. While tipping his hat to Allan Holdsworth, Eric takes it all one step further, and raises the heated improvisational territory to the boiling point! A first-class jazz/fusion guitarist for 2000 and beyond!”
HHGI Online magazine
“This guitar, bass and drum trio goes where many fans of Holdsworth would have liked to have seen him continue. …excellent improvisation…exceptional songwriting…. Guitarists should not miss this one!”
Fuse magazine
“East Coast Shoes is inspiring, sophisticated and just plain beautiful. Without question, one of the best the guitar-oriented CDs I’ve ever heard. Eric’s playing is as natural as breathing. Each note he plays is absolute perfection. His playing can make you laugh and cry at the same time.”
New York Pro magazine
“East Coast Shoes will certainly thrill the fusion guitar fan as well as indulge the need for creative composition.”
Guitar Nine Records