Press
Many, many thanks to all of these writers for listening & sharing their thoughts about the music!
A few highlights
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Musically Proper — Dance of Delight PRESSMY MUSIC“LA’s most joyful saxophonist” · “One of the most authentic records I’ve heard in a while.”
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Shabaka Hutchings — Bandcamp Daily / Bandcamp Radio ARTIST QUOTEMY MUSIC“Wow, I didn’t realize that was a thing—just musicians who, like, make the whole room smile because what they’re doing is actually funny... but then he’s killing as a musician also.”
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Pitchfork — John Carroll Kirby — Blowout PRESSGUEST“Logan Hone’s flute playing that steals the show throughout the album” · “there’s a palpable exuberance to his style”
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Libera Awards — John Carroll Kirby — Blowout RECOGNITIONGUESTBest Jazz Record — WINNER
2026
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Living Earth — Feeling Fireworks! PRESENTERMY MUSIC“Logan Hone is an artist of infinite wonders.”
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Shepherd Express — Bedouine — Neon Summer Skin PRESSGUEST“Logan Hone’s impish flute”
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Musically Proper — Dance of Delight — “LA’s most joyful saxophonist” PRESSMY MUSIC“One of the most authentic records I’ve heard in a while.”
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Shabaka Hutchings — Bandcamp Daily / Bandcamp Radio ARTIST QUOTEMY MUSIC“Wow, I didn’t realize that was a thing—just musicians who, like, make the whole room smile because what they’re doing is actually funny... but then he’s killing as a musician also.”
2025
- Reddit — r/Khruangbin — tour reactions AUDIENCEGUEST“If nothing else, we can all enjoy Logan Hone shredding on flute.” thread“Logan Hone from John Carroll Kirby jamming with them during August 10 at SPAC last year was also delightful!!” thread“That’s Logan Hone on the flute. Distilled jubilation!” thread“The flautist was a whole vibe, I loved him.” thread“Flute Guy is Logan Hone! Absolutely immaculate vibes at every show I saw.” thread“They closed out Ogden with a John Carroll Kirby jam session and the Utah native flautist stole the show. Total crowd pleaser.” thread
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Live From The Pitt — John Carroll Kirby / Khruangbin at Stage AE PRESSGUEST“The flautist, Logan Hone, stole the show.”
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NoFlash Photography — John Carroll Kirby / Khruangbin at Stage AE PRESSGUEST“Flautist Logan Hone was an absolute scene-stealer, twirling and bouncing across the stage while adding delicate, airy textures to the music.”
2024
- Reddit — r/Khruangbin — tour reactions AUDIENCEGUEST“Logan Hone (John Carroll Kirby) joining them on flute for August 10 on 5/26/24 at SPAC. Pure joy.” thread“No, that’s Logan Hone. He was my favorite part of the whole set, he had such high energy and you could tell he loved every minute of it.” thread“Logan Hone on the flute joins Khru is the collab that I didn’t know I needed.” thread“I played flute in middle school orchestra! He was a joy to watch! I was thrilled when he came out for August 10.” thread“He has so much positive energy! I was at the show on Tuesday night, and have never seen a dude with a flute look as unabashedly happy as he did.” thread“Saw them on Tuesday and as my friend said ‘I didn’t know flautists were so groovy’! Absolutely crushed that set. Logan was pure joy!” thread
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KALX — Brijean — Macro ARTIST QUOTEGUEST“it was just exciting to, to hear how it opened up with his contribution”
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Wonderland — Pearl & the Oysters — Planet Pearl ARTIST QUOTEGUEST“amazing soloists (Logan Hone on flute, Andrew Forman on guitar).”
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The Washington Post — Brijean — Macro PRESSGUEST“His flute is prominent on ‘Euphoric Avenue’”
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Libera Awards — John Carroll Kirby — Blowout RECOGNITIONGUESTBest Jazz Record — WINNER
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Beyond The Watch — John Carroll Kirby live in Toronto PRESSGUEST“John Carroll Kirby and Logan Hone commanded the crowd with their sound and impressive dance moves a-la-flute.”
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Written in Music — Bat for Lashes — The Dream of Delphi PRESSGUEST“de sensueel kronkelende saxofoon van Logan Hone”
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7th Level Music — Brijean — Macro PRESSGUEST“Logan Hone‘s guest flute on it turns the track into a delightful trip.”
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The Joy of Violent Movement — Brijean — Euphoric Avenue PRESSGUEST“some soulfully fluttering flute by Logan Hone”
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Warm Visions — John Carroll Kirby live PRESSGUEST“Finally seeing John Carroll Kirby was a treat, but his flautist Logan Hone was the real star.”
2023
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Bezzy — John Carroll Kirby at Fuji Rock PRESSGUEST「フルートをフロントに据えた編成でリゾート風味の心地よいインストを聴かせてくれる。」
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Pitchfork — John Carroll Kirby — Blowout PRESSGUEST“Logan Hone’s flute playing that steals the show throughout the album” · “there’s a palpable exuberance to his style”
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アボかど / note — Eddie Chacon — Comes And Goes PRESSGUEST「Logan Honeの壊れたみたいなサックスソロもばっちり。」
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Gina Loves Jazz — Eddie Chacon — Comes And Goes PRESSGUEST“Equally hypnotizing, with thrilling and moody flute work by Hone, is the warm and soothing ‘Comes And Goes’.”
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AllMusic — Eddie Chacon — Sundown PRESSGUEST“the frequent presence of Hone’s woodwinds”
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OndaRock — Eddie Chacon — Sundown PRESSGUEST“l’ipnotico strumento suonato da Logan Hone”
2022
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Sonic Soul Reviews — Eddie Chacon — Comes And Goes PRESSGUEST„Der Logan begnügt sich mit einer durchsetzungsfähigen Einlage am Saxofon“
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Libera Awards — John Carroll Kirby — Septet RECOGNITIONGUESTBest Jazz Record — NOMINEE
2021
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Qetic — John Carroll Kirby — Septet ARTIST QUOTEGUEST「ローガンは、ユタ経由サクラメント出身で、卓絶した音楽のスピリットを持ってるんだ。」
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SLUG Magazine — Bly Wallentine — Dizzy Giant PRESSGUEST“a mix of distorted horns, drums and sax (props to Jillian Rogers, Logan Hone and Chris Shemwell), that keeps you on your toes”
2019
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KPCC / SCPR — Community Band PRESSMY MUSIC“one group in Northeast L.A. has made a space where people of all levels and experience can shine: the Hermon Park Community Band.”
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Los Angeles Times — Gather: Surprising Stories & Other Mischief PRESSMY MUSIC“essential accompaniment from Logan Hone on a variety of instruments”
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Saved by Old Times / The 405 — Hand Habits — Placeholder PRESSGUEST“a jet of steamy saxophone”
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The Line of Best Fit — Hand Habits — Placeholder PRESSGUEST“the saxes leap out from all corners to provide a perfect coda”
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The New Yorker — Hand Habits — Placeholder PRESSGUEST“layered composition and saxophone swells”
2018
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Racer Sessions / Table & Chairs — Similar Fashion PRESENTERMY MUSIC“you get real, tangible, live-show magic.”
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Something Else Reviews — Similar Fashion — Portrait Of PRESSMY MUSIC“almost suitable as a soundtrack to a TV cartoon, but just a wee too high art and weird for that.”
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KFJC — Similar Fashion — Portrait Of PRESSMY MUSIC“Logan Hone’s earnestly weird lyrics evoke the joy of living in California and the joy of living in general.”
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Independent Clauses — Similar Fashion — Portrait of Arthur Russell PRESSMY MUSIC“totally madcap, how-does-this-all-hold-together vision of collaborative music”
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Pitchfork — Booker Stardrum — Temporary etc. PRESSGUEST“gentle sax add dimension”
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SLUG Magazine — Similar Fashion — Portrait Of PRESSMY MUSIC“an exhilarating and sugar-coated ride”
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Nextbop — Similar Fashion — Portrait Of PRESSMY MUSIC“an intricate yet viscerally compelling musical object”
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Tome to the Weather Machine — Similar Fashion — Portrait Of PRESSMY MUSIC“Similar Fashion combines levity with reckless application of finely schooled talent. It goes hard.”
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Seattle Improvised Music Festival — Logan / Similar Fashion PRESENTERMY MUSIC“Logan is a hugely creative musician”
2017
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IMPOSE Magazine — Bright Whistles — Homeward Bound PRESSCOLLABORATION“Unpredictable, joyous experimentation.”
2016
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Four Larks — Similar Fashion PRESENTERMY MUSIC“21st century jazz-avant garde chamber music-indie rock-rollercoaster band”
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All About Jazz — I 10 CD nel CD-Player di... Logan Hone PRESSMY MUSIC“I 10 CD nel CD-Player di... Logan Hone”
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All About Jazz — Logan Hone’s Similar Fashion PRESSMY MUSIC“Logan Hone, take note of this name.”
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El Intruso — Logan Hone’s Similar Fashion RECOGNITIONMY MUSICNate Wooley's Best Albums of 2015
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Jazz Weekly — Logan Hone’s Similar Fashion PRESSMY MUSIC“The band sounds like they are getting ready to be the soundtrack for an animation film festival, or at least a Warner Brothers Saturday morning matinee.”
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Avant Music News — Logan Hone / Similar Fashion RECOGNITIONMY MUSICAMN Picks of the Week
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Caliper Music — Similar Fashion live PRESSMY MUSIC“Alto saxophonist Logan Hone exemplifies all that is exciting, promising, and commendable about today’s younger generation of up-and-coming creative jazz musicians”
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All About Jazz — Best of 2016 RECOGNITIONMY MUSICVincenzo Roggero’s Best of 2016
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Rotcod Zzaj — Logan Hone’s Similar Fashion PRESSMY MUSIC“one of the best tunes I’ve heard in 2015 (or 2016, for that matter)”
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Independent Clauses — Similar Fashion — Mother Figure PRESSMY MUSIC“incredible charms”
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MetalJazz — Similar Fashion PRESSMY MUSIC“Alex Cline's recommendation is all you need in matters avant”
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KFJC — Logan Hone’s Similar Fashion PRESSMY MUSIC“This is refreshingly accessible avant-garde jazz”
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LA Weekly — Similar Fashion PRESSMY MUSIC“a mostly irreverent romp full of chaotic sounds deftly organized by Hone”
2015
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Aidabet — Logan Hone’s Similar Fashion PRESSMY MUSIC“moments of astounding beauty emerging from a sonic cloud of ruminations.”
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babysue / LMNOP — Logan Hone’s Similar Fashion PRESSMY MUSIC“the interplay between the musicians is both intriguing and rather remarkable.”
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Herald Extra / Court Mann — Bright Whistles — White Bristles PRESSCOLLABORATION“That literalist curveball is the closest it comes to being predictable.”
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AFAR — Logan Hone / Similar Fashion PRESSMY MUSIC“Logan Hone is an alto-saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and, ultimately, an improviser of the highest caliber.”
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Downtown Music Gallery Newsletter — Logan Hone’s Similar Fashion PRESSMY MUSIC“That breath of fresh air certainly does feel good. I always dig music that is impossible to pigeonhole yet remains compelling in unexpected ways.”
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Herald Extra — Bright Whistles live/local PRESSCOLLABORATION“Bright Whistles delivered one of the most inspiring local shows I'd ever seen last year, obliterating genre lines in an explosion of creative energy.”
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Independent Clauses — Bright Whistles PRESSCOLLABORATION“In other words, it’s pretty rad.”
2013
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Herald Extra / Joshua Ligairi — Deseret Experimental Opera — A Parking Lot for Hyacinths PRESSCOLLABORATION“this is one of the coolest new things to hit Utah Valley in a long time”
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SLUG Magazine / CJ Morgan — Deseret Experimental Opera — A Parking Lot for Hyacinths PRESSCOLLABORATION“It’s definitely strange and odd, but somebody that’s into the experience and has an open mind will really enjoy it.”
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City Weekly / Scott Renshaw — A Parking Lot for Hyacinths PRESSCOLLABORATION“the mix of artistic disciplines creates a unique theatrical experience.”
2012
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City Weekly — Bright Whistles — One/Two PRESSCOLLABORATION“more experimental noise and melodic tones”
2010
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City Weekly / Dan Nailen — The Continentals live PRESSCOLLABORATION“relentlessly entertaining as they switched instruments, blended various shakers and maracas with off-kilter three-part harmonies and played with various effects”
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David Morrissey — The Continentals — Rhino / In a Circle With Our Closest Friends PRESSCOLLABORATION“Across both records, the Continentals find near-moody perfection”
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Andrea Moore Emmett — The Continentals — Rhino PRESSCOLLABORATION“The beautiful soft-indie mixed with strings and piano throughout, makes one wonder what the combined two would have done as a full album.”