"Mackay's improvisational
wizardry".
"No matter the tempo . . . Mackay establishes himself as an excellent
pianist". . . .
"As an improviser, Mackay is highly original and energetic".
"This wonderfully expressive
session from Novato, California based pianist
John Mackay is evidence that the future of the Jazz piano trio is
secure".
"Mackay's challenging Psychotic Dance Moves is a gem,
a fascinating exploration of polyrhythms and group dynamics".
"Shorter and Hancock
should be pleased with this new CD dedicated to them".
"If any recording symbolizes the creative spirit of the San Francisco
Bay Area
music scene, this is it".
"A
nice surprise". "A very pleasing release".
"I've found that it's something I'm coming back to because of
the originals by John".
"Mackay exhibits
his capacity for getting and holding your attention with his
improvising skills while he gingerly skates over the keys with airy
finesse".
"Zerlin on either acoustical or electric bass and Paul Distel
on drums
follow the formula established by Mackay by playing with sensitivity
behind him".
"Krebs and Aragon replace them on five of the ten selections,
which gives the music
an upbeat and walking lift"