Eric Hofbauer / The Five Agents Boston, Massachusetts
Hofbauer is one of the most genuinely original guitarists of his generation, capable of renewing the language of jazz guitar
with a fresh and iconoclastic approach, but without disrespect to tradition. This distinguishes him from the vast majority of his colleagues, and makes him and his work, worthy of careful consideration.
– Mario Calvitti, All About Jazz Italia
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