Chronicles

Of the album "@-quartet"

• Nice example of autoproduction. [...] Supported notably by Gilles Naturel's double bass, Didier Verna plays indeed straight ahead Jazz clearly influenced by Pat Metheny from whom he has the roundness of sound and the limpidity of phrases.
  -- Citizen Jazz
• [...] In short, Verna is a force of nature. He has the technique and the talent to take it to another level. [...]
  -- Martin Gladu / All About Jazz
• Talk about leaving an impression... Didier Verna is a jazz guitarist dealing in melodic & harmonic invention. His Metheny-esque improvisational delivery is compromising, intellectual, non rigorous with a superb technique, connected with an extraordinary command of his music. In fact Verna's music is brilliantly interpreted & compelling in it's content. His music portrays images & sounds of his influences which have been by default... Quiite positive!
  -- George W. Caroll / eJazzNews
• [...] @-Quartet is a great example of what contemporary jazz should be. [...] These nine compositions are fresh, melodically challenging and engaging. Read more...
  -- John Luciano / Contemporary Jazz
• [...] Only a part time musician (Verna's other gig is as a computer researcher) this CD definitely has a full time sound. You'd think that these guys have been on the road for years -- their sound is that tight and complimentary. Definitely a great addition to any jazz collection. Read more...
  -- Darryl Gregory / Indie Music

Interviews

For the release of the album "@-quartet"

• Krinein Musique (in French) / english translation
• Jazz Box of April 7th 2007