The Calling: Volume One
With the release of The Calling: Volume One and Volume Two, in the spring of 2006, Brewer garnered a tremendous amount of media attention and recognition.  In June of 2006, long time Oakland Tribune columnist Brenda Payton wrote,  Brewer has a distinctive guitar sound and his compositions are rooted in classical jazz standards with a fresh voice. The horizon belongs to him and we are sure to hear more.   Writing for the Contra Costa Times (May 2006) consummate Jazz and Cultural Arts writer Andy Gilbert proclaimed,  Over the past decade, Brewer has established himself as an accomplished improviser with an exquisite tone...  His sound is marked by a balance and maturity more often found in much older players.  [Brewer s] graceful, well-constructed solos flow thematically out of his compositions, rather than turning his tunes into mere launching pads for displays of technique.   Dan King of the San Francisco Chronicle writes,  (Brewer) is one of the reasons the Bay area Jazz scene looks promising... .  Feature articles, reviews, and editorials have also appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, Alameda Sun, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Alameda Journal, and The Music Scene.In addition to printed press, Brewer found himself featured in radio and television interviews.  Chris Cortez of KSCM-FM91.1 (May 2006) referred to Brewer as  a skilled and gifted guitarist .  When referring to Brewer s music in various interviews, KCSM and KPFA-FM94.1 (April/June 2006) DJ Greg Bridges stated, "New standards are sure to come out of these recordings".  Television interviews and performances on San Francisco s CBS affiliate KPIX CBS 5 (May 2006) and ABC affiliate KGO-TV 7 (August 2006) continue to pave the way for Brewer s Bay area marketing success, especially with KPIX CBS 5 anchor Lisa Chan referring to Brewer as  ...the Bay area s newest rising star!  during his May 28 televised interview.--San Francisco Bay Area Media