“James Nova takes us on journey through John Williams’ Star Wars scores with a deep personal touch blending his passion and totally off the charts playing of the entire trombone family with the most current recording technology. An enormous undertaking that accomplishes an absolutely thrilling result.” - Norman Bolter (Trombone - Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops Orchestra (retired), Professor of Trombone - New England Conservatory, Co-director of the Frequency Band) ...
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"I have been listening with great delight to Jim Nova's recent recording A Fall from Light to Dark and I must tell you this is a must have for every trombonist in the world. Each carefully crafted arrangement shows off the instrument gloriously and displays the fullest emotional and musical range I've ever heard in a single person's multi-track recording. Every part; soprano, alto, through tenor, bass and contrabass is exquisitely performed and the blend of the parts is simply awesome. Jim's performance is world class. He effortlessly and flawlessly hauls off what were originally string, woodwind, horn and trumpet parts! This recording is destined to become a classic among trombonists and introduces...
“James Nova takes the much-loved and familiar "Star Wars" legend and draws the listener inside this mythical realm in new and surprising ways. He does so via not only his extraordinary facility on the extended family of trombones, his mastery of the “Novadub” method and his having arranged himself this collection of some of the most memorable of John Williams’ music, but also by weaving the threads of his own palpable passion and personal life story into what becomes, for the listener and himself, an intriguingly unique, immersive magic carpet (aircraft!) ride back "a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away,”...
"James Nova has transcribed an entire album of music from the Star Wars movies for an overdubbed trombone ensemble, and the result is incredible! The Vader USB thumb drive is a literal must-have for trombonists and John Williams fans. The playing is simply fantastic and demonstrates a true love of the music. Get yours now!" - George Curran (Bass Trombone, New York Philharmonic ...
"Jim Nova is the Force with his remarkable talent unleashed upon the music of John Williams. Not only are the arrangements unbelievably great, but the trombone playing is incredible. Buy the recording, make the popcorn and sit back to be thoroughly entertained by Jim Nova’s A Fall from Light to Dark." - Kenneth Thompkins (Principal Trombone, Detroit Symphony Orchestra) ...
"So proud of my friend and colleague, Jim Nova, for this incredible accomplishment. When I first heard his overdubs on Soundcloud, I was blown away. Now he has released a second version recorded on better microphones and with expanded depth. There are moments in this recording where I am speechless. Please reserve a recording ASAP to support Jim and to expand what you thought was possible on the trombone." - Jeff Dee (Principal Bass Trombone, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra)...
"This project is sure to raise the temperatures for any warm-blooded trombonist out there. Jim's playing is sheer excitement, as he remains true to this music. He brought out my Star Wars inner kid, and will definitely make you want to practice!" - Shachar Israel (Associate Principal Trombone, The Cleveland Orchestra)...
“Everything about this recording is truly spectacular; the transcriptions of such great music by John Williams, the recording sound and techniques, the amazing playing on the entire spectrum of the trombone family, and most especially the music making. Bravo, Jim, on an incredible project years in the making. What an immense effort. What a true joy to experience!” - Douglas Wright (Principal Trombone - The Minnesota Orchestra)...
"If there is another brass player on this planet that can duplicate what Jim accomplishes on this recording, I have yet to meet them! With the range from a contrabass tuba to a piccolo trumpet, the sound, dexterity, intensity and expressiveness is only matched by the quality of the arrangements. Bravo, Jim!” - Gary Ofenloch (Principal Tuba, The Utah Symphony, Professor of Tuba, University of Utah)...