“Pianist Richard Sussman is among the most ambitious composers on the jazz scene today. His latest project, the epic Evolution Suite, exemplifies this creative outlook with dignity and self-assurance.”
– Brian Zimmerman, Downbeat Four Stars! ✮✮✮✮
“A cohesive work displaying his mastery of composition and improvisation. Filled with diverse rhythms and themes, a palpable excitement, fascinating electronics, and very beautiful moments – the effect of all of this is thrilling.”
– Laurel Gross, NYC Jazz Record
“It was an amazing and very impressive work!
BRAVO & CONGRATULATIONS! “
– Rufus Reid
“Beautiful piece, Richard. Congratulations!”
– Kenny Werner
“I checked out your “The Evolution Suite”. WOW!! Great! What an ambitious project. Bravo!!”
– Ed Neumeister
“a flair for well-wrought melody and firmly structured solos… with an interest in dark, deep, and even mysterious themes.” – Neal Tesser, Downbeat
“Sussman’s excellent composing and playing is the driving force at the center of Continuum. Whether weaving a tender meditation like “The Wayfarer” or building a solo whose intricacy seems to reflect his kinetic energy, Sussman mines countless riches from the keyboard.”
– Terrell Holmes, New York City Jazz Record
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