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“Imagine inviting Dave Brubeck and Bruce Hornsby for a late Breakfast and they both sit down at the same piano… No doubt the result would be close to the magic of Sam Stryke’s. Having the jazz chops of Brubeck with the pop sensibility of Hornsby, Stryke’s new work BRUNCH is my album of the year so far! With just Larry Kohut on bass and Tom Hipskind on drums, this beautifully recorded album features the super cool keys of North Chicago resident Sam Stryke in a tribute to the weekend morning. There is not a poor track on this album. Favorites include the striding groove “Sunny Side Up," the big sky feeling of “On my Way” and the rousingly uplifting “Anthem.” Grab yourself a copy before the toast pops up!”

Stewart Coxhead, smoothjazz.com

“The essence of a warm and sunny Sunday morning shines through on every track of Sam Stryke’s new CD, Brunch. Along with that cup of coffee and the paper, Brunch should be part of everybody’s Sunday morning routine.”

Rick O’Dell, 87.7 FM, Chicago’s Smooth Jazz

“delectable, ultimately listenable jazz that's ideal for a sunny morning or afternoon”

John Sinkevics, The Grand Rapids Press

“Sam Stryke should be a name one will surely remember after having Brunch with him.”

Ronald Jackson, thesmoothjazzride.com

“The unique sound of Brunch makes you forget the clock and what day it is. Sam Stryke’s latest musical endeavor finds a way to take you to a place where you just feel like starting a new day with a clean slate and a smile on your face.This is a must CD even if you aren’t a morning person.This by far is Sam’s best work and his maturation as an artist is evident on every track.”

Bill Simonson, The Huge Show

“A perfect Sunday morning? The Sunday “Press”, hot java, scrambled egg strata, and Sam Stryke’s Brunch as the headline! Stryke’s latest release in Brunch will demand a second helping.”

Shelley Irwin, WGVU Morning Show