“... Everyone enjoyed having your group perform..in December. The music and arrangements were so well suited...as always, you were a very gracious leader.”

“The bright moments of the program are difficult to list because we would have to discuss every song of the two-hour program solo by solo. Demonstrating some of the best of what is America. Harriet Beecher Stowe’s reflection on American music, [A grand and wild freedom that well expresses the heart of a people...]. This is what we heard.”

“It was a memorable evening. There was a rapport going on between all the musicians that only existed in the days when musicians had a passion for what they were doing.”

“On behalf of the Screen Actors Guild 75th Anniversary Committee, we would like to thank you for performing at our celebration. Your beautiful music helped to set the tone for a wonderful evening. Our members were thrilled as they entered the room and heard the beautiful, live music..Thanks again for making our celebration a truly special event.”

“How can I ever thank you and the All Stars for the fabulous concert? The community is still buzzing!...it turned out to be one of the greatest evenings in the Redlands Symphony’s history — not only was it a full house, but the audience was more enthusiastic than I’ve ever seen them. From a financial point of view, the concert was more successful than I could have dreamed.”

“The All-Stars and the Redlands Symphony brought jazz to life to everyone’s delight.”

“Cornetist and emcee Ed Polcer guided us through American Jazz - a plush and cushy armchair tour continuously entertaining. First class playing by everyone.”

“Many in the capacity crowd left with something they did not have when they arrived - a knowledge about jazz history. The band’s obvious enjoyment radiates to the audience. Ed Polcer’s program received a standing ovation.”

“Fiery cornetist, Ed Polcer from New York, was the ideal choice as leader of the Condon Celebration Band which headlined the 1990 McEwan’s Edinburgh International Jazz Festival in Scotland, one of Europe’s longest -running and most popular events.”

“You had our Fountain Plaza jumping on July 5 and you should relish the thought that you made many New Yorkers very happy for the second year in a row!”

“Ed Polcer was just great as he drove the band and throughout the night one could hear echoes of Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke and Bobby Hackett in his wonderful playing.”

“Exciting ensemble solos of sustained tension and instrumental features which demonstrate the extensive instrumental abilities of every member of the group.”

“...there was no denying that the big attraction of this relaxing weekend of jazz was the band led with firmness by cornetist Ed Polcer”

“Ed Polcer was in fine fettle all weekend, whether playing ‘dixieland’, ‘classic jazz’ or ‘swing’. Hang the labels! Polcer played great. His horn work was authoritative, brash, pretty, lyrical or subdued as the musical moment dictated.”

“... it was the Erwin-Polcer group which stole the show, due to the competitiveness of the trumpets.”