“Glenn has ‘big ears’ — he is a natural jazz musician.”
—Zoot Sims
“He shows a pleasing mixture of Braff warmth and Hackett serenity.”
—Jazz Times
“Glenn Zottola on trumpet… building solos with an elegancy and deliberation that reflect Louis Armstrong.”
—John S. Wilson, NY Times
“Trumpeter Glenn Zottola has blended diverse antecedents — among them, Eldridge and Gillespie — on a foundation hewn of pure Armstrong. The result, heraldic of tone and impeccable of execution, an urgent and intensely personal style.”
—Richard Sudhalter, NY Post
“Glenn Zottola’s albums have given my listeners refreshing, enjoyable and lasting music. His ability to excel on sax and trumpet is an inspiration at any age.”
—Rick Petrone, Program Director, WYRS
“Glenn Zottola — Top quality trumpet and saxophone. I’m pleased to add him to the list of musical giants I’ve played with. A great asset to the world of jazz.”
—Milt “Judge” Hinton
“Glenn Zottola is a swinging, driving, always melodic player!”
—Butch Miles
“I find him equally talented on both trumpet and alto.”
—Zoot Sims
“Zottola has great warmth with the trumpet and saxophone.”
—Chick Corea
“Trumpeter Glenn Zottola is one of the few horn players today who takes his inspiration from Louis Armstrong.”
—Stereo Review
“A very talented player and all around excellent musician. I love hearing his records on radio!”
—Gerry Milligan
“Zottola is great and very inventive with a lovely, big open tone, and a most delicate way with the mutes.”
—Sinclair Trail, Jazz Journal
“Like Benny Carter and Ira Sullivan before him, Zottola developed independent, appealing and natural-solo identities on both instruments.”
—Richard Sudhalter, NY Post
“Glenn Zottola is an excellent musician. Excellent, just excellent!”
—Teddy Wilson
“Glenn does both so well — I love the alto!”
—Buddy Tate
“… a rare and brilliant and extremely flexible young trumpeter. His careful and yet carefree blowing evoke bits of Louis Armstrong. Bix Biederbecke, Bunny Berigan and even Roy Eldridge all molded into a style that becomes strictly his own.”
—George T. Simon, NY Post
“Glenn Zottola — a bright new trumpet find.”
—Billboard Magazine
…………..”Glenn Zottola……..Great Entertaining Musician and True Friend”
Truthfully this does not express the complete story of a childhood friend, who I had the pleasure of growing-up with as children and the exciting enjoyment of playing with as a musician along with Glenn’s family of musicians.
There was so much talent, passion and musical excitement in the room as many of us played together and I must say the music was so superb it would flow into such heart felt recording material session…………
It was then I realized…………. Glenn would make musical world history.
I must take a moment and recognize Glenn’s wonderful parents, Mr.and Mrs.Zottola as two of the most gracious, talented, caring and loving individuals. Glenn’s father was of genius quality.
Most clearly world known for the Zottola Trumpet Mouth Piece, all of which he designed and crafted on his own in his rather unique shop in Port Chester, New York.
Glenn you are truly a man of unique talent technique and individually.
I speak from the heart for many of us who have had the honor of not only being and playing with Glenn but to know him as a crafted originator and true friend.
Glenn…….. We all salute you through the years for your dedicated devotion to the musical arts and we thank you for having the opportunity to be musicians with you as part of your passion and musical journey.
Sincerely,
Allan G. and The Universals……. Together with all your fellow band musicians and friends.
Alan : that comment you wrote was very beautiful and thank you ! Glenn
Glen,
It’s not only my pleasure, but from all the great musicians that you’ve worked with throughout the many years. They all remember you and speak so highly of you.
I have many now viewing and enjoying you wonderful web site.
Proud to be part of your life and passion.
Glad to help and provide support….
Your friend,
Allan G