CRITICAL ACCLAIM

"Kevin Hubbard is a master of classical and jazz guitar. You know it as soon as he begins playing. But Kevin offers something more than expert technique. He respects the instrument, keenly understands its romantic history and plays with passion that makes him a truly special artist!"
Jordan Rich, host of the Jordan Rich Show, WBZ 1030AM, Boston, MA


CD Reviews:

Catnip - By Robert Silverstein
20th Century Guitar magazine, April 2008 issue
"The 2008 CD from Boston area guitarist Kevin Hubbard is a sublime album of solo classical guitar music....he seems right at home with his classical guitar mixed with a taste of jazz concept."

"Aspirations is a fantastic CD."
Tom Halverson, KGPR Public Radio, Great Falls, MT

"The performances [on Aspirations] are very skillful and musically thoughtful, and the technical aspects of the recording are also quite good. The whole CD is a nourishing and satisfying experience."
Kip Allen, Classical KHFM, Santa Fe & Albuquerque, NM

Aspirations - By Robert Silverstein
20th Century Guitar magazine, March 2005 issue
"...All of Hubbard's outstanding guitar work comes to fruition on Aspirations. While the 19-track CD closes out with a brilliant Hubbard original, overall the CD is filled with classical melodies that guitarists know intimately. Pieces by classical guitar legends such as Agustin Barrios, Fernando Sor, Mauro Giuliani, Francisco Tarrega, and Ferdinando Carulli, as well as Ernesto Lecuona, J.S. Bach, and Brazilian legend Heitor Villa-Lobos are expertly performed. Hubbard goes into great detail in the CD liner notes, giving a virtual history lesson on all these guitar greats."

Aspirations - By Ed Symkus
The Boston Tab, May 23, 2003
"...classical guitarist Kevin Hubbard gets a beautiful, crisp sound out of his instrument and plays pieces by Bach and Barrios with excellent technique..."


Feature Articles:

"His Classical Music Rocks" - By Krista Perry
East Providence Post, January 12, 2007
"... Mr. Hubbard's delivery of the music written by composers such as Bach, Carcassi, and Carruli is crisp with remarkable technique and enthusiasm. His repertoire of pieces range from classical of the 17th to 20th centuries, and includes jazz tunes such as a Brazilian Bossa Nova titled 'Wave.' "

"Genre Bender" - By Ed Symkus
The Needham Times, May 4, 2006
"Anyone sitting down with copies of the CDs Aspirations (solo classical guitar) and Avenues (jazz quartet, electric guitar) would likely argue if someone told them that Kevin Hubbard was the guitarist on both of them. But the Needham resident...is well versed in both styles."

"Hill Musician Releases First CD" - By Kate Sage
The Beacon Hill Times, April 15, 2003
"...In the future, Hubbard hopes to make Spanish classical guitar music more familiar to people. 'I hope to introduce the style to more people, I believe there is a big potential. Like rock guitar, you can see the player play. It is very animated. I think I can get a lot of followers if I can tune them into a live performance...' "


Testimonials:

"Thank you for your 'Classical Guitar with a Taste of Jazz' program you presented for 58 pleased patrons on Monday evening. The program feedback cards that were turned in reflected that the program was well received. I think you’ll be delighted to know that on a 5 point scale, with 5 being the best, one patron ranked you a 10!"
Lisa Powell Williams, Moline Public Library, Moline, IL

"Thank you for a wonderful event here at the Hernando Public Library. You created an atmosphere of beauty and humor. Your enthusism for music is contagious and I know inspired many attendees. One woman said you 'touched her heart.' Thank you again for coming here and sharing your gift with people in this community."
Heather Lawson, Hernando Public Library, Hernando, MS

"Thanks so much for coming to the Hackley Public Library and performing your wonderful program. Everyone seemed to enjoy it quite a bit. We were very pleased with the turnout here. We usually only get 10-15 people to our programs, so 50-plus was wonderful."
Jocelyn Shaw, Hackley Public Library, Muskegon, MI

"Thanks so much for coming down to perform at the Montvale Library this past January. Classical Guitar with a Taste of Jazz was a lovely respite from the dreary winter days in New Jersey. The music was delightful, the artist accomplished, and the audience appreciative of the artistry and knowledge that you shared with them. Thanks again for a terrific concert, and I wish you well in your future endeavors."
Rose Curry, Montvale Library, Montvale, NJ