ENGLISH REVIEWS

"...an innovative and virtuoso pianist...incredible talent and flexibility...passion and imagination...an astonishing virtuoso and a consummate performer whose talent should be appreciated by everyone..." Anne O'Neary, Music Connection, May 12-25, 2003

"...enchanting and evocative ballads...memorable compositions and instrumental prowess...stellar ensemble and improvisational solo performances...Picasso Blue is irresistably colorful..." Ned Tornay, Keyboard Magazine March 2001

"...the best moments come during the band's swinging rapport on "28" and the ballad "Nuance"...bass player Matt Van Benschoten is the most inventive and substantial soloist..."
David Lewis, Cadence Magazine March 2001

"Chris Ho's third album...cover(s) a lot of territory...saxophonist Wayne Wayne steps up with stellar solo spots throughout the program...remarkable performances...fit the description of Local Artists Who Deserve Wider Recognition..."
Jim Santella, November 2000 L.A. Jazz Times

"...excellent jazz group...a prodigious composer...the quintet plays a range of music from contemporary to straight ahead jazz..."
Bob Agnew, May 1999 LA Jazz Scene, review of live performance

"...picture perfect ensemble recording...elegant funk...they draw from the bebop tradition..."
Jonathan Widran, November 1998 JAZZIZ review (GROWING UP)

"Chris Ho’s debut...covers a wide area of music...the musicianship is impressive..."
Scott Yanow, June 1997 LA Jazz Scene review (LIFETIME)

"Chris Ho’s brilliantly wrought "Lifetime"....high energy fire...meaty passages of traditional jazz...Ho’s band shines as brightly as the leader..."
Jonathan Widran, September 1997 JAZZIZ Magazine 100th Issue

"...the playing is top notch...the compositions are what set this album apart from the rest of the pack...even non-jazz fans might find a place in their collections for this one..."
Charlie Ray, June 1997 Music Connection

"...this CD is in the pocket...every track has air play potential...superb musicians who have earned their place in today’s jazz..."
Don Gordon, KUNV Radio, Las Vegas

"...these five musicians are very talented...good chemistry...good material..."
Jon Pepper, July 1997 Music Connection, review of live performance