“A must have CD!… a rollicking good time… This Royal City Saxophone Quartet CD is a superlative recording, easily demonstrating their versatility, as well as virtuosity as a quartet. To perform so well in such a variety of musical styles is tribute to their considerable talents. In addition, they bring all the excitement and enthusiasm that they have for their niche ragtime theme tunes, into the other music styles on this CD. This is definitely a must have CD.”

“This quartet always produces recordings with a lot of fun and enjoyment. The jazz numbers tend to be the best, but they offer a broad range of material here in several styles… the performance and recording quality are consistently professional. It’s the range of music, the fun and enjoyment that’ll win you over. Four stars.“

“Beautifully performed and recorded music. The variety is excellent and very musically performed.”

“I’ve been thrilled with previous releases by this Canadian saxophone quartet… But when I got this new self-released CD by the group recently I noticed immediately that the group has extended their range. Not only are there the expected ragtime and old-timey sax numbers, they venture into, till now, fairly foreign territory. We get some Celtic favourites, and believe it or not, some neat arrangements of favourites by Bach, all done with the RCSQ’s usual flair. We also get some jazz standards, like Thelonious Monk’s classic ‘Round Midnight’ and ‘Harlem Nocturne’. I found myself listening again and again to this winner and marveling at how the mix of styles and genres works. Huzzah! Let’s have more!”

“The quartet’s performance features tightly knit ensemble playing, flawless intonation, imaginative arrangements, and a lovely overall sound. Although the ensemble’s baroque and ragtime selections are extremely well suited to the various voices of the saxophone, my favourite pieces are the jazzier ones, such as ‘Blues Dance,’ ‘Harlem Nocturne,’ and especially ‘Pick Yourself Up.’ A great and special pleasure, one to savor along with the numerous other pleasures of this fine disc.”

“Since receiving the new release of the Royal City Saxophone Quartet a few days ago, I have already listened to it three times for the pleasure of it, and expect that I will again many more times over the years. The quality of a saxophone quartet is like the taste and smell of rich dark chocolate: intense, sweet, perhaps erotic, and certainly addictive. Almost every track is a much-hummed standard, and even those that are not sound as though they have always been around. This is a great addition to the growing discography of performances by musicians based in the K-W region. I recommend it highly.”

“If someone were not familiar with the sounds and capabilities of a modern saxophone quartet, this CD would be an excellent starter to explore the many voices of such an ensemble. From Dixieland to Irish folk melodies, and from Bach to Thelonious Monk, this covers a broad spectrum of melodies and performance styles. One standout is the clever Bach’s Fireworks Music, composed in 1980 by Calvin Hampton. This jazzy number has much of the exuberant motion that characterizes the Brandenburg Concerti, but performed on instruments not yet invented in Bach’s day. All in all this CD deserves a spot in the collection of anyone with eclectic tastes.”

“The Bach is done as well as the San Francisco SQ does its baroque. The ragtime, no surprise, is excellent. Danny Boy has a fantastic full sound, and the Irish Suite is just plain fun. The big band/jazz/blues numbers are smooth and well done. The rhythm section is a nice add. Congrats to all!”

“The Royal City Saxophone Quartet is the best I have ever run into! Their newest ‘That’s A Plenty’ has just blown me away! Such a combination of different styles and the talent and quality of this CD should make Canada proud. It doesn’t get boring. I hear new little nuances every time I listen. It would be a shame if it wasn’t nominated for the Juno Award. Multiple Cheers!”