Hastay and Weiss: 
The Jazz Players Next Door

By Baylis Greene

When the first cold, wet weeks of April gave way to the month's better half, Peter Martin Weiss and Jane Hastay welcomed the sun's warmth...EHStar1.html
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Peter Martin Weiss and Jane Hastay’s musical performance is enhanced by more than talent and practice.....EHStar2.html

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Press

“Jane Hastay and Peter Martin Weiss added their considerable talents to the evening. These two are highly respected performers here in the Hamptons (and elsewhere) and deservedly so - they are that good.”   MORE

Eileen Casey, Hamptons.com



“two artists completely at ease with each other and their material ...

exquisite taste and timing, elegance and passion.”  MORE

Leslie Gourse, Jazz Now



“Jane Hastay, whose beautifully understated and delicate phrasings

are the real centerpiece.“   MORE

Michael G. Nastos, All Music Guide



”Bassist Peter Martin Weiss brings an elegant intimacy to the music.”

Rico Mitchell, Los Angeles Times



“Hastay packs a punch on the piano keys. It's shocking that big sound comes from the efforts of such a petite woman.”  MORE

Eileen Casey, Hamptons.com



“strong and artful bass work ... stunning”  MORE

Ken Franckling, Jazz Times



“… with particularly able accompaniment from the nimble-fingered

Jane Hastay on piano …”

Robert Hurwitt, San Francisco Examiner



“Showing his musical chops, Peter Martin Weiss, knows how to get down, low and lyrical on the bass.” MORE

Eileen Casey, Hamptons.com



“ Enjoy the sensitive interpretations of pianist Jane Hastay and bassist Peter Martin Weiss. The playing is expressive and the choice of songs is excellent.”

James Williams, Pianist



“Bassist Peter Martin Weiss sets himself a labor of love ... rock-solid intonation, playing the leader's role without ever pushing.”

Bill Bennett, Jazz Times