A Fluent trumpeter with a bright tone and a forward-looking style...
— Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Heflin proves to be a firmly grounded musician who combines lyricism and virtuosity.
— Josep Pedro, All About Jazz
Heflin’s playing is as strong as his conception of music.
— Bob Karlovits, Pittsburg Tribune-Review
Heflin’s playing is both melodic and technical and seems to rise above the limitations of the instrument
— David Bohnert, International Trumpet Guild

ARTICLES

Archipel, France

Jazz’nMore, Switzerland

Geraldton Guardian, Australia

Jazz Magazine, Italy

Heflin on trumpet is particularly evocative of (Lee) Morgan and to some extent (Freddie) Hubbard in his fluid solos.
— Don Lerman, Cadence Magazine
Heflin shows maturity beyond his years.
— Glenn Astarita, jazzreview.com
Heflin plays with a very fluid approach generating lines in a seamless, highly polished manner that is really a joy to experience.
— Gary Mortenson, International Trumpet Guild
The young New Yorker proved that one can fully capture the crowd with tasteful and original melodic playing.
— Zach Sutton, The Purple Cabbage (Toronto)

 

REVIEWS OF LIVE FROM AUSTIN

 

Live From Austin was featured on Jazz After Hours, a nationally syndicated show on PRI, Public Radio International that airs on approximately 70 stations across the US. Live From Austin has also been played on some of the biggest jazz stations in the country from WBGO in New York to WRTI in Philadelphia to WCLV in Cleveland to WWOZ in New Orleans.

 

“Live from Austin is that rare recording that captures live fire.”

— Donn Schaefer, International Trombone Association Journal

“One of the best CD’s I’ve heard this year.”

— Mike "Mr. Jazz" Gourrier, WWOZ New Orleans

“Westray and Heflin match perfectly, blending their styles in a balanced yet searching way over bebop foundations.”

— Josep Pedro, All About Jazz

“This is a must-have CD!”

— Tom Kiebzak, Beyond Bop Internet Jazz Radio

“This performance is for anyone who enjoys original music ‘done right.”

— David Bohnert, International Trumpet Guild

“It’s top-flight stuff”

— Greg Rickard, Kazi Austin

“..an energetic set of jazz of a world class level from the Lone Star State.”

— Don Lerman, Cadence Magazine