“There’s something almost unsettling about the quality of Joshua Catania’s new album. Out now on Shifting Paradigm Records, Open to Now delivers dynamic and moving pieces of work. Catania’s jazz is modern, evocative and challenging. The Milwaukee-based pianist is supported by Chicago guitarist Dave Miller and Wisconsin drummer Devan Drobka with Madison-based John Christensen on bass. The quartet plays as if they have been together for decades. “Helix” seems like it is an expression of that empathetic relationship, with Catania and Miller reading each other’s minds as they navigate the endearing melody. On “Refrain,” Drobka and Christensen share a passionate expression of the main theme before the soloist even enters the picture. This is challenging yet inviting listening. Catania, at 18 years of age, has teased us with hints of many more great things to come.”

-Preston Frazier “Something Else!”