“Sekhon’s Gradient is a delightfully kenetic work
of the repeated pattern type, where the sounds of the alto saxophone and the piano are gradually manipulated
through extended techniques, especially percussive sounds, to blur the distinctions between them.
[The pianist] accomplishes some extraordinary technical feats, not least in the demanding seskhon score. This
is fascinating stuff, and connoiseurs of new music for saxophone will not want to miss it.”
-Fanfare Magazine, 2016, Ronald E. Grames
“There are world music influences and extended techniques in his “Drifting Seeds.” It is very
effective.”
-The Whole Note, November 2015
“Sekhon’s however doesn’t let anything outstay its welcome, continually coming up with new
textures to provide contrasts. …and would be a crowd-pleaser live as there is a lot of theatricality
written into the score.”
-DailyClassicalMusic.com, London, UK
(McCormick Percussion Group recording of Twelve Virtues)
“Sekhon’s work
takes thorough advantage of pitched percussion for a harmonic exoticism along with rhythmic motility. The soprano
part is alternately whimsical and dramatic.”
-Gapplegate Classical-Modern Music Review
(McCormick Percussion Group recording of Twelve Virtues)
“Of the three pieces,
“Twelve Virtues” is the most enjoyable. The percussion writing is not only extremely idiomatic,
it is sensitive and well thought-out.”
-Percussive Notes, July 2014, Marcus Reddick
(McCormick Percussion Group recording of Twelve Virtues)
“Clearly knowing the
power of sonority.”
-Philadelphia Inquirerer
(2010, Doug O’Connor and Michael Mizrahi’s performance of Gradient)
“Honest and energy packed.”
-Austin-American Statesman
(2006, Line Upon Line performance of LOU)
“Still, mysterious,
animated, haunting, and peaceful.”
-Epoch Times
(2009, Cabrillo Festival Orchestra performance of Ancient Dust)
“Loaded with intensity.”
-El Economista
(2010, Eastman BroadBand performance of Fanfare)
“Full of magic and charm.”
-Kathodic
(2012, McCormick Percussion Group recording of LOU)
“Invasively dramatic
textures, beautifully kaleidoscopic timbrel shades.”
-FlagstaffLive!
(2012, Northern Arizona University performance of Colored Windows)
“Rhythmically
alive, dizzying array of sounds.”
-Audiophile Audition
(2012, McCormick Percussion Group recording of LOU)
