Bob Belden on Dan Willis, "With Hand To Mouth, saxophonist Dan Willis' second recording as a leader, he should now be ready to expand his musical language as this recording will solidify his credentials in the jazz world. As on his debut CD, Willis has once again surrounded himself with players of the highest caliber. These musicians share similar feelings about music and the sensitivity is apparent from the first notes to the last. Guitarist Ben Monder is one of today's hottest guitar voices on both acoustic and electric. Ben knows how to orchestrate the guitar in small groups as well as anyone. Guitarist Pete McCann is a young musician who, like Willis, comes from a serious educational background, and can add just the right touches to the music. For example, "Saving The World" is a 4/4 burner where Monder plays a nice solo against drummer John Hollenbeck's sensitive cymbal work, while the opening song "Forgiven" is a very pastoral piece which exposes the colors of Pete McCann's acoustic guitar and Ben Monder's haunting electric guitar. All in all a superlative performance. " Instrumental Guitar (Electric/Jazz/Fusion), total running time, 52:23