Bill Molenhof
Dr. Thad Anderson
Percussion
Univ. of Central Florida, Orlando
"BRILLIANT... JUST BRILLIANT!"
Bill Molenhof is very unique. His drumset/creativity clinic was awesome.
Bill is very refreshing, he made quite an impression and had a great impact on all of us. His third time at UCF, and an excellent, imaginative presentation; absolutely different than the usual drumset clinic.
Steve Swallow
Grammy Award Winner
Legendary bassist and composer
Bill Molenhof is into something new and good with his Baton Technique----which brings another color to the drumset. It is GREAT that he has found something so original to add to the vocabulary of the drums. And it is a JOY to see Molenhof making music in new and exciting ways. Onward!
Terri Lyne Carrington
Grammy Award Winner
#1 drummer with Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, etc.
I especially like Jazz Winds of Patagonia---very well-crafted songs... Really nice writing... Good For You Bill!
You are playing with two of my favorites: Gil Goldstein and Jeff Berlin.
Gabriela Guala sounds great on Piano and Singing---Lots of talent in your house!
Very nice indeed and I wish you the most success with Jazz Winds of Patagonia
Peter Erskine
Legendary drummer with Weather Report,
Steely Dan, Diana Kral, Joni Mitchell etc.
Wow...sounds terrific...what a wonderful intro on JWOP. A perfect blending of Argentinian musical lore and jazz. Get this music out there, only positive things to say. Kudos to Jeff, Gil and Gabriela as well. On One Notch Higher you remind me of the great Teo Lima, (Brazil) who is one of my favorite drummers...Bravo and Thanks for the listen!"
Hank Roberts
Award-Winning Cellist
Carla Bley, John Zorn, Bill Frisell, etc.
Bill Molenhof's Baton Technique is very cool and unique. A great sound and wonderful feel. I love it!
Jazz Winds of Patagonia "How well Bill Molenhof plays the drums...taking it to the next level, great feel, moving forward, colorful and creative drumming...very positive, pure and upbeat feeling.
Gabriela Guala sounds wonderful: full spectrum of harmonics in her voice, clear and with a feeling of something deep and soulful to share...diverse and beautiful vocal energies.
What a team...so great!"
Gil Goldstein
Piano Player / Producer
Multi grammy award winner
"Be A Great Listener First"... What a BRILLIANT collection of ideas and stories! I am sure this book will be very helpful for so many! Molenhof has really connected the dots between many important ideas. There is so much here that I need to re-read this again!
Jeff Berlin
Electric-Bass Player
Bill Molenhof played drums so beautifully on this, his latest CD. His wife Maria Gabriela is a wonderful pianist and vocalist. This was a joy to record their music. LOVELY TUNES FROM BILL. Bill is a hard-swinging player at a soft level----my favorite type of drummer.
Steve Kuhn
American Jazz pianist
Stan Getz, John Coltrane, etc.
Jazz Winds of Patagonia... I eagerly await its arrival... so very nice to hear you.... sounds good!"
Keith A. Aleo
Interlochen Arts Academy
Zildjian Cymbals
I have been a fan of Bill Molenhof for a VERY long time. The Baton Technique is very cool and super creative. I wish I could play like that… What great touch on the drums… Molenhof is AWESOME!
Dr. Benjamin Finley
Assistant Director of Bands and Prof. of Percussion
East Central University, Ada, Oklahoma
Fantastic Playing and what SOUNDS! More and more people are realizing just how unique and influential Bill Molenhof is. Amazing!
His Clinic was an "out-of-the box" eye-opener for me and many colleagues at the NCPP Convention. Truly enjoyed it and this will certainly influence my thinking going forward.
James Moyer
Chair, Dept. of Fine and Performing Arts
Texas A&M International University
This was hands down one of the most enjoyable, popular and best-attended concerts we have ever had here at TAMIU.
The Maria Gual Group played a wide range of music that fit everyone's style and taste. Days later, everyone is still talking about it.
Outstanding talent, great music, fantastic people. Thank You for a group of jazz/classical/latin excellence.
Elizabeth Jones Rubio
Director, Artistic Concert Series
Texas A&M International University
World class....absolutely World Class! The Maria Guala Group is Outstanding and Awesome. One of the very top concerts we have ever had here at TAMIU.
Come back Anytime!
Jonathan Hass
# 1 solo tympanist in the world
American Symphony, New York Chamber Orchestra, Prof. at NYU
I have never seen anything like Bill Molenhof's Baton Technique!
Bill covered all manner of musical, philosophical and creative topics, sounds and techniques beautifully and brilliantly. He is welcome at NYU ANYTIME!
Bill Molenhof was a HIT !!! and he is a ROCK STAR!!
David Brown
Premiere Recording Engineer
Orlando Florida, Exec. Dir. FULLSAIL
Bill Molenhof is unique. It was a pure pleasure to work with Bill on JWOP. His marvelous writing and arrangements are part of what makes Bill and this group such a wonderful, exciting musical experience.
Dom Famularo
Weather Report, BB King
Master Drum set Clinician
The Bill Molenhof drumset videos are VERY NICE!
The Group and Baton Technique clips are FANTASTIC! Thanks Bill!!
Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser
Exec. VP, Dir. Music Education
CONN-SELMER-STEINWAY GROUP
NOBODY brings more to the table than Bill Molenhof. BE A GREAT LISTENER FIRST… This book is GREAT!! This is a MUST READ for everyone. BULL'S EYE!! Time and Time Again. Congratulations Bill, You have created a remarkable library of information. Thank You!
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The USA Tour Video 2019 is Great!! Bill Molenhof keeps setting the bar MIGHTY HIGH for the rest of us!
Jonathan Markow
Pianist
NYC Columbia University
I love Bill Molenhof's new Baton Technique. I think this clearly cements his reputation as the drummer doing stuff NOBODY else does and he sounds FANTASTIC!
Tom Baker
Drummer in New York City
Freddie Hubbard, Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton
What a tremendous variety of compositions Molenhof has written.... And What is that stick in the left hand? I love how Bill uses the Baton to sustain the roll Left and then plays so melodically and compositionally with the Right....What GREAT idea!
Andrew Kruspe
Bodhran/ Irish Music
Virtuoso
I have to say that I have never seen anything like Bill Molenhof's Baton Technique before in my life.
Dr. Susan Dill
Chair, Dept of Music Education
Univ. of Texas, San Antonio
I have never heard anyone play the drums like Bill Molenhof.
Wayne Johnson
Grammy Award Winner
Manhattan Transfer, Natalie Cole, Bette Midler, etc.
Great Stuff! How beautiful it sounds, really enjoyed it... What a talented Group!
Great Playing and Video presentation... I LOVED it! Sure put a smile on my face. Gabriela Guala sounds GREAT!
The Baton Technique has huge potential.... this made me want to be a drummer!
I love what Bill Molenhof does on the drum set.
Alan Shinn
Texas Tech Univ.
Percussion
It was so great to have Bill Molenhof perform in Lubbock again.
Thank you Bill for a great performance and clinic! What a time we all had!
Bill's concert and clinic were "right on" and very inspiring!
Jeff Moore
Dean Of Arts And Humanities
Univ. Central Florida, Orlando
Bill Molenhof and Jazz Winds of Patagonia sound Fantastic! Great to hear Bill...
I really liked the especially beautiful, melodic drum intro and solo. Bill's drumset playing is really inspired and quite interesting. We would love to have him back anytime!
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"WOW! I am Blown Away! I just finished reading Be a Great Listener First by Bill Molenhof. What a GREAT source of thought-provoking information and INSPIRATION."
Dr. Lisa Rogers
Texas Tech Univ.
Percussion
Bill Molenhof's recent drumset concert and clinic with our "A Team" top jazz faculty were GREAT!
I particularly enjoyed the wonderful balanced and communicative program he gave with a beautiful mix of originals and standards. Truly something for everyone and anyone. The audience completely enjoyed this show and our students gained quite a lot of insightful knowledge from Bill's teaching and performing his 4th time now at TTU.
Dr. Wes Parker
Director Jazz Studies
North Carolina State Univ.
Bill Molenhof gave a fantastic jazz clinic with his trio at NC State! I love his touch and sound... Bill is GREAT!!
Richard Oppenheim
Saxophonist
Mingus Dynasty, Buddy Rich Band, Jaki Byard, Marvin Gaye
You can not have a more musical drummer than Bill Molenhof... He sounds GREAT!
Troy Peters
Composer
Conductor of Philadelphia and San Antonio Youth Orchestras
Bill Molenhof is one of the best drummers I have ever heard.
Dan Davis
Drummer
Univ. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Bill Molenhof's Clinic was Wonderful! Inspiring, we all took a lot from the event. Bill passed along GREAT information and GREAT advice. Fantastic!
Shep Hyken
America's number 1 Corporate Speaker, Author
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I really love this! GO BILL! A very personal and sincere book. So excited for you and BE A GREAT LISTENER FIRST. CONGRATULATIONS!!
Prof. Fernando Meza
Percussion. Univ. of Minnesota
Minnesota Orchestra and Youth Orchestra of America
What a pleasure it was to have Bill Molenhof at the Univ. of Minnesota. He gave a beautiful clinic which many of our students enjoyed. Very sweet drumset playing and Bill's special cymbal playing ideas sounded really great. Bill gets his own sound.
Molenhof's passionate and detailed explanation of drumming, practice and history was a wonderful inspiration for the next generation of percussionists.
Jim Payne
Funk Drummer, Author/ Recording Producer
James Taylor, Maceo Parker, Michael Brecker
The Baton Technique from Bill Molenhof: WOW that is amazing. Something really different. That is some of the most interesting and MELODIC drumset playing
I have heard. VERY nice!
Dr. David Eyler
Percussion
Concordia College, Moorhead MN
It is always a thrill to have Bill Molenhof on our campus. Bill's clinic was OUTSTANDING and my students could not stop talking about it. He got us thinking in new, creative directions and added much to our repertoire.
THANKS BILL for a great evening!
Mariano Abello
Director, Jazz Education Abroad
Buenos Aires / Los Angeles
Bill Molenhof is an amazing drummer and his Baton Technique is AWESOME!
Congratulations Bill!!
Jeff Barudin
Conductor
Lindenwood Symphony Orchestra
What a fabulous, unique and successful performance by the Bill Molenhof Trio here at Lindenwood!
The group held the audience spellbound the entire time. They were especially fantastic in their different genres and styles. We are so very grateful to Bill and his group for coming.
Brandon Cruz
Director
South Florida Center for Percussive Arts, Miami FL
Fabulous! Fantastic! Bill Molenhof is an artistic genius!
Paul Hoyle
Grammy Award Winner, Producer
Shakira, Julio Iglesias
I really enjoyed the Bill Molenhof Group in Miami a great deal! Very well thought-out repertoire mixing Jazz, Classical and World Music. Great to hear Bill, let's work together!