Here's an alphabetically arranged sampling of what nationally recognized jazz critics have written about Ernie Krivda during 2004-05:

Glen Astarita (Jazz Review. Com, June 2004): "Among the creme de la creme of tenor saxophonists."

Jay Collins (Jazz & Improvised Music Webzine, Feb 2005): "He [Krivda] is a truly original, unique musician."

Bruce Crowthers (swing2bob.com, July 2004): "Strikingly individualistic, tenor saxophonist Ernie Krivda is an exciting improviser, endlessly inventive and rhythmically forceful. His CIMP CDs are fine examples of Ernie's work and all that is good in contemporary music."

Bill Donaldson (Jazz Improv Magazine, Winter 2004/2005): "A sense of lyricism and an insatiable curiosity to investigate all of the possibilities available for the tenor saxophone. ... [a] focused beauty."

David Dupont (Cadence Magazine, Jan 2005): "Ernie Krivda has achieved that most elusive of musical goals, a distinctive sound all his own. That robust tone perfectly balances driving pyrotechnic displays with tender lyricism."

Ed Enright (Down Beat Magazine, June 2004): "Ernie Krivda makes his saxophone sing with musicality. He threatens to snap the listener's heart in two."

David Franklin (Jazz Times, March 2005): "Krivda possesses a readily identifiable style, a seemingly endless flow of original ideas complimented by a warm lyricism."

Steve Loewy (All Music Guide, July 2004): "Krivda consistently hits the mark, his talents rank him in the upper tier of jazz performers."

Harvey Pekar (Cleveland Free Times, Aug 2004): "Ernie Krivda is one of the best tenor sax men in the world."

Micheal Seinman (Cadence Magazine, Nov 2004): "He [Krivda] is an extraordinarily self assured musician, passionate, beyond inventive...[and] thrilling."

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