"The events of the past two years have led everyone to be on alert for signs of the world returning to normalcy. For saxophonist/composer Stan Killian, his sign was a phone call to get back to work on his favorite occupation: Performing for live audiences. Killian enthusiastically reunited with his longtime rhythm section bassist Cocoran Holt and drummer McClenty Hunter, along with new addition, Paul Bollenbeck, on guitar. Killian’s new recording, Brooklyn Calling, presents music honed and prepared for this group as they returned to their highly polished and exciting performance style." - Sunnyside Records

“Killian is a joy to listen to, with a singular sound and texture. His tone is mostly smooth and even-tempered but he can blow with a streetwise grittiness or soar to the heavens. Killian’s familiarity with the members of his working band allows him to compose within their collective and individual strengths; the band, in turn, know exactly what Killian wants and the simpatico results in top notch music, which is what makes Evoke such a rewarding experience.” -Terrell Holmes, NYC Jazz Record

“His is a voice filled with a mature gravitas that seems to emerge from a deeper sense of wisdom. His tone is resonant and echoes with mellow grandeur. His colors are rich and reflect the depths to which the tenor saxophone can reach, while still remaining accessible to encompass tender emotions. He plays in long, unbroken lines that weave in and out of lush melodies.” -Raul D’Gama Rose, All About Jazz