11th February 2016: Jazzwise Magazine (★★★★), London Jazz, The Herald Scotland, UK Vibe (4/5) and The Irish Times have their say on ‘Power of 10’ by The New York Standards Quartet.

The New York Standards Quartet‘s latest recording, Power of 10 is their second release for Whirlwind and a tribute to their ten years of performing together.

Comprising Tim Armacost (saxes), David Berkman (piano) Michael Janisch (double bass) and Gene Jackson (drums) the close connection between the players is evident throughout this recording: an idea starts with one player and is picked up and developed by another​ ​risk taking and improvisation abound, but there’s a sense of warmth, enjoyment and shared purpose that permeates all of these performances.

Here is a snapshot of what the music press has to say about Power of 10:

“Armacost and Berkman are clever players, each adept at prompting the other, always alert to the possibilities of a tune, stretching the harmonies and playing with the beat.”
★★★★ Jazzwise Magazine (website)

“A fizzing, varied set of driving contemporary jazz.​.. ​These are all top class players.​.​. This recording finds them digging deep into the jazz canon, having fun and serving up a treat.​”
London Jazz (full review)​

“The playing is always keen, often brisk, and intelligently searching… A consistently engrossing and invigorating set from four very accomplished musicians playing at their peak.”
The Herald Scotland (full review)

“A thrilling summation of where the group are currently at… fine interplay between members with the emphasis on melodic improvisation, ranging from the modal sounds of Berkman to the fiery tenor of Armacost.”
4/5 UK Vibe (full review)

“There is an audible empathy between the players… front-rank New York musicians.”
The Irish Times (full review)

Listen to the full length version of Deep High Wide Sky from the album: