If you're smart you'll...take in the splendid group led by Chris Gale.
- Geoff Chapman, jazz critic, The Toronto Star
The red-faced solos of Gale's wailing and expressive performance were especially impressive.
- Keith Friedland, arts editor, The Underground
It was the fabulous tooting...of baritone sax man Chris Gale that really made the performance.
- Sarah Liss, music critic, Now Magazine
Strays Stays...the ballad on this disc named for arranger-composer Billy Strayhorn (is) beautifully done, with lush tenor work.
- Geoff Chapman, jazz critic, The Toronto Star
There's a stylish Ellington ensemble sound stirring here, with some relaxed and admirable soloing.
- Geoff Chapman, jazz critic, The Toronto Star
