Chip Shelton Has Long Been A Very Talented And Fluent Flutist/Saxist Whose Music Straddles The Boundary Lines Between Straight-Ahead Jazz, Soul-Jazz, And R&B.”
Scott Yanow- All Music Guide
“It was jazz you could dance to. I saw people doing the bop, lindy, and cha cha cha to his music “
Bob Davis- SoulPatrol.com
“Chip’s lyrics and music are an expression of an optimistic view of life”
George Kanzler- Hot House Magazine
“ 4 1/2 Stars: He leaves his audience wanting more, the way it should be. Highly recommended!”
Ken Dryden- All Music Guide
“100 Stars…’3 FLUTES UP’ is a Great CD”
Lee Prosser- JazzReview.com
“Chip Shelton likes variety. His instruments are unique, and his musical programs always come with pleasant surprises.”
Jim Santella- All About Jazz
“This was no token tribute to flutist Herbie Mann. Headliners included Dave Valentin, Hubert Laws, David ‘Fathead’ Newman, and Chip Shelton.”
Sandy Ingham- Cape May NJ Jazz Festival
“Ripping riffs and warm melodic explorations capture the joyful improvisation of live play”
Hilarie S. Grey- Jazztimes Magazine
“More soulful than Herbie Mann…more legitimate than Roland Kirk”
Ken Gabbard- Jazztimes Magazine
“In the 90’s he conceived & led the first jazz flute big band…currently nascent as his FLUTE PARTY BAND”
George Kanzler- Hot House Magazine
“Chip’s 2020 ‘MENTORS’ & ‘PLAN BE DREAM MUSIC’ releases are both tight, swinging, and enjoyable”.
Scott Yanow- The NYC Jazz Record
“A Book and Jazz CD is an unusual combo and Chip Shelton takes it next-level. He has found the path to fulfilling not one but two dreams”
Debbie Burke- Jazz Journalist
“How many successfully pursue excellence in two careers simultaneously?
If Shelton and others are doing it…it’s probably possible!”
Jazz Pensacola, FL News
