Dave Pietro w/NYU Ensemble

"Though gifted with virtuosic technique, Pietro makes his point with a lyrical sensibility grounded in the soul of evocatively crafted charts. Pietro voices clearly delineated lines with one of the most appealing alto sounds in jazz. Eschewing theatrics, he swings with a
postbop abandon in which every note, every phrase, every solo rings true."
Chuck Berg - Jazz Times Magazine

"A fine fiery saxophonist and a talented arranger. An adventerous yet lyrically reflective musician who opts for open-ended
fresh compositions and group empathy."
John Murph - Jazz Times Magazine

"...a superb saxophonist and a very accomplished composer."
Paul Evoskevich - Saxophone Journal

"Pietro has great chops and a profound imagination, and possesses a warm, accessible, lyrical sound..."
Lee Lowenfish - New York Jazz Newsletter

“As a soloist, Pietro demonstrates power, energy, intelligence and humor. As a composer and band leader, he shows a love for music that swings, but maintains harmonic and melodic complexity.”
Frank Alkyer - Downbeat Magazine