“Move over Pavarotti, the greatest Italian tenor around today isn’t Luciano, but Lovano.”
Will Friedwald, The Village Voice

“Lovano . . .fully justifies the growing view of him as an important, world-class jazz talent.”
Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times

“A master of his Promethean craft, the tenor saxophonist strikes a balance between passion and intellect as he ventures from the touchstone of lyricism to the outer limits of free expression. . . he is surely one of the most exciting, a sublimely confident player with provocative musical ideas and the vigor to bring them crying forth.”
Steve Dollar, Atlanta Journal

“. . . a savior has been slowly materializing in the nineties--the astonishing tenor saxophonist and composer Joe Lovano.”
Whitney Balliett, The New Yorker

“No matter the mood or the tempo, Lovano delivered the kind of play that made one forget his prodigious technique and instead fall under the spell of his continually unfolding story line.”
Bill Kohlhaase, Los Angeles Times

"Gruff-toned, melodically gifted and thoughtfully fluent, the saxophonist revelled in the creative freedom and intuitive support of a premier rhythm section."
Mike Hobart, London Financial Times

Mr. Lovano has earned his place as one of the most respected musicians working today.
William Carey, All About Jazz