In a letter written to Jamal Hurse in April 2005, Peter "Preacher" Bordow, a fellow musician from Arizona, wrote: "I was born with very poor vision as a result of partial albinism. But when I listen to your music, I am given an opportunity for the first time to "see" intricacies on Expressionist art that’s never been possible visually. It’s like seeing the texture and color of every brush stroke of a Picasso - something that’s never been or will be possible for me. Thank …

"Lovers of Percy Jones, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, and/or the earlier works of Dann Glenn will really dig Jamal’s approach to the electric bass guitar For a profound lesson on the subject of musical insights "Follow Your Bliss" is a must own disc!" -Brent-Anthony Johnson, Acclaimed Jazz Bassist/Writer/Promoter "I think he is