**** Downbeat Magazine August 2022 “Mohler’s instincts and experience in rock and pop translate well to writing original jazz music that, despite the seriousness and sincerity of the craft, manages to remain engaging and–yes–fun”

*”Combine the talents of an acoustic bassist and bandleader with dynamic compositional visions (Billy Mohler); a drummer whose kinetic grooves purposefully elevate group performance (Nate Wood); a trumpeter whose individual approach draws from the best of the forward-leaning brass players (Shane Endsley); and a tenor saxophonist whose name elicits praise from every great saxophonist (Chris Speed), and you have a quartet of the highest order.” Jazziz

* “We can only agree that it did really click again. The music is as tense and warm as the cover art portrays, just as if we were in an invigorated version of the Oneyed Jack Jazz Club from “Twin Peaks.” Best of Jazz

*”Under the ceaseless, whirling activity of this music lies an anxiety with—maybe even a rebuke of—the tension and emptiness of existence in our always-on, always-hustling world. If this world was created in California, it's fitting that Billy Mohler's tough-minded and urgent music comes straight outta L.A.” All About Jazz

*”it’s clear that these musicians are comfortable with each other and trust their leader. Boasting nothing but advantages, Anatomy is, plain and simple, an excellent record.” Big Takeover

*”Anatomy consists of an utterly satisfying set of tunes that, being straightforward in the flow and impeccable in the sound, stands tall in its own.” •••• The Jazz Trail

*”These cats are flying and having fun along the way.” Making a Scene

*April 2022 - Spotify Editorial Playlist ‘All New Jazz’ featured Speed Kills.

“Los Angeles session bassist Mohler has finally gotten around releasing his debut jazz album, and it’s a stunner.” Jazziz

“Focus is a testament to Mohler’s passion for jazz and features a stellar cast at the peak of their prime. Mohler’s bass is constantly at the forefront pushing and propelling the quartet in what amounts to an incredibly free, unconstrained and inventive record filled with exciting twists and turns and constant detours. All in all, Focus represents a solid debut for someone who temporarily shied away from his jazz roots and leaves us wondering what mark he would have left on the music had he never left.” NextBop 

“Great part of the pleasure of this disc stems from the way how grooves and melodies dance together. There’s no mystery here, only pure fun. And this recording, besides affirming Mohler as a valid jazz groover, is amply rewarding to behold.” Jazz Trail 

“The leader shows off a walking bass, warm and mellow that acts as an indefatigable propeller to the forays of the winds, assisted by Wood's imaginative drumming. Endsley and Speed ​​light up the scene, without excess, with the talent of someone who knows how to put the right note in the right place. Amazing album.” **** All About Jazz