Jane Getter is a very accomplished and experienced player, as evidenced by her versatility on the CD "Jane". Her music spans the pantheon of electric
guitar, from the smooth Bensonish tones of Storytime to the heavy metal
widdling of Deep People.
While much of this CD will not be to the tastes of your mainstream jazz
guitar enthusiast, there is no denying that she does what she does extremely well and with commitment and sincerity.
For my own taste Storytime is the standout track. I hope that she eventually makes an entire album of this kind of groove, she really excels at it.
-- Andy MacKenzie, Just Jazz Guitar, 2/99
Although her highest-profile gig was with the "Saturday Night Live" band in
its 1995-96 season, guitarist Jane Getter has played alongside a diverse
array of artists like Michael Urbaniak, Joe Lovano, and organist Jack McDuff.
Jane (Lipstick), her first effort as a leader, showcases Getter's energetic
playing and well-rounded pop/fusion compositions alongside the production and
keyboard skills of Adam Holzman.
-- Steve Grabow, Billboard, 11/14/98
Guitarist Jane Getter's debut album features an energetic fusion of jazz and
rock. Getter, who was a member of television's Saturday Night Live band in
1995-1996, blazes with all the power an electric guitar can muster. Her
husband Adam Holzman, provides the keyboard accompaniment, while their
3-year-old son Russell provides miniature intermission breaks in several pl
aces at the drums, on harmonica, and as a doo-wop "vocalist". Getter's band
ranges in size from three to six and pumps up the volume enough to fill a
stadium.
Getter wrote most of the tracks for the session. "Storytime," "Little Hands"
and "Peek-A-Boo" reveal the never-ending mischief and constant stream of
energy associated with raising a child. The heavy back beat, wall-shaking
electric bass, and head-bobbing solo instruments provide a parent's momentary
escape from the daily routine. "Headphone Hair" employs a quirky zigzag
rhythm at a danceable tempo, as Getter raises the rooftop with her powerful
guitar. The tempo slows down some for "Cat Walk" as keyboard and guitar
provide prancing and dancing that you'd associate with the song's title.
Both husband and wife pump up fiery solo encounters on their respective
instruments: the session is alive and contains elements that are noticeably
imported from jazz, rock and contemporary blues.
-- Jim Samterim, L.A. Jazz Scene, 1/99 click for more press
