"Rising-star pianist...Routenberg has found his own voice in the modern mainstream."
—Scott Yanow, JAZZIZ


“From the jump, the trio creates the kind of excitement for which Peterson was renowned...Routenberg exudes the genial, good-natured boogie of the Canadian jazz giant...a testament to the Routenberg Trio's prowess, as well as Peterson's enduring legend.”
—Bob Weinberg, JAZZIZ
 

"The indomitable spirit of Canada's gift to pianistic supremacy is ever-present on

the Scott Routenberg Trio's radiant and swinging centennial Oscar Peterson

Tribute...Routenberg, mind you, is no slouch at the keyboard, having earned a number of awards for his virtuosity, and nothing he does here impairs that resume. This would be a first-rate concert session even without Peterson's name appended.  A splendid tribute."

—Jack Bowers, ALL ABOUT JAZZ

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"As with the best of salutes, Routenberg captures the essence and pulse of Peterson...the leader swings easy on the bright "Kelly's Blues" and elegantly during "Wheatland."  The team is glorious on the pair of bossas, swinging so cool and swaying so gently.  Classy classics."

—George W. Harris, JAZZ WEEKLY


“A great example of the many talents of Dr. Routenberg.  He led his trio with great skill in the performance that night…a true end-to-end artistic statement from performance to the final sound.”
—Jeff Hanley, JAZZ AFTER HOURS   (on Oscar Peterson Tribute)​

 

"An early candidate for Jazz Record of the Year."
—Dr. Brad Stone, THE CREATIVE SOURCE   (on Every End is a Beginning)
 

"Piano-bass-drums magic from a personal perspective."
—Jay Harvey, JAY HARVEY UPSTAGE  
 

"Routenberg's Concerto for Jazz Violin and Orchestra was wonderful...this composition is a true keeper, every bit as fine as much of Copland and Bernstein."
—THE NEAPOLITAN