“…some killer jazz piano trio work on some really great songs that shouldn’t be forgotten. Top shelf throughout.” …read more at Midwest Record
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“A rising star on the Toronto scene, Pianist Harrison is joined by deans of the Canadian jazz scene, bassist Neil Swainson and drummer Terry Clarke. While this recording focuses mainly on classics this is no generic trio record. It is rather a direct and thoughtful celebration of the piano trio tradition.”
– Hobart Taylor – KUCI, UC Irvine, USA
“The harmonic depth, the shimmer around the edges beauty, the light yet purposeful, prayerful melodic touch. Marvelous!”…read more at All About Jazz
“Toronto pianist Stu Harrison debuts his trio on Volume #1… Along the way, there’s room to move so Harrison can stretch out and show his considerable talents… His touch is light and fleeting, his mates busy yet empathetic.”…read more at The Classical Arts
“With unwavering support from Swainson and Clarke, Harrison proves to be an exciting new voice on the jazz piano scene. Surely there will be a Volume II.”
– Joe Lang – Jersey Jazz
“The performances are pristine… I would consider this as one of the top recordings in this venue. Go check it out, it sure belongs in all jazz collections.”
– Herb Young – International Association of Jazz Record Collectors Journal
“Pianist Stu Harrison creates a flexible and lithe trio with Neil Swainson/b and Terry Clarke/dr for some rich reads of jazz standards… Harrison’s got a nimble touch… Stong outing!”…read more at Jazz Weekly
“Beautifully tasteful playing, well-chosen material and irresistible swing make pianist Stu Harrison’s Volume 1 an instant classic”…read more at Mr. Stu’s Record Room
“On his debut release as a leader, Stu Harrison has tackled perhaps the biggest challenge for a jazz pianist: a set of time-honoured standards performed in the classic trio format. Harrison, accompanied by veterans Neil Swainson on bass and Terry Clarke on drums, brings a well-rooted sensibility to the album’s ten tracks. His deep affinity for the tradition is evident throughout the album and he manages to bring a fresh voice to familiar material.”…read more at thewholenote.com
“The quality of this playing on Volume 1 is altogether exceptional… In sheer colour and variety, in the depth of its characterization and the exceptional range and refinement of its pianism, Stu Harrison here imparts a tensile beauty to the piece that few pianists have achieved… All in all, Stu Harrison executes his debut with extraordinary perceptiveness, maturity and genius.” …read more at jazzdagama.com