“Big Five Chord epitomizes some of the best aspects of today’s avant-garde, combining free improvisation and compositional acumen. There are rock and funk grooves; hard, bluesy, swing; and compelling solos all around. …Most of these four discs are marked by unfettered exuberance and close listening. Lundbom is a deferential leader, unfurling clean, tumbling bop lines or splintering chords into glittering shards, but also knowing when to lay out. Another appealing peculiarity of the band is their willingness to follow each idea no matter where it leads. …Rather than arbitrary, such moves seem dictated by the moment – as the music demands.”
Avant-Jazz Guitar Etc