“He's a talented guitar player, has a very strong solo concept and really beefed up his comping on guitar in many different styles”
David Fiuczynscky
Screaming Headless Torsos, Hiromi Uehara, Meshell Ndegeocello
“Nice ideas and phrasing. He always chooses good decisions”
Mick Goodrick
Jerry Bergonzi, Michael Brecker, Gary Burton, Jack DeJohnette, Peter Erskine, Steve Gadd, Charlie Haden, Dave Liebman, Pat Metheny, Paul Motian, and others
“Xabier played guitar which he demonstrated good craftsmanship. His improvisations were very creative and musical.”
Ed Tomassi
Berklee College of Music Professor