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Reviews For Aperture
“Michael Orenstein’s debut album as a leader, Aperture (Origin) feels like the affirmation of a promising young talent of piano jazz to come.” - Jazziz Magazine
“A listen that’s heavily influenced by Herbie Hancock and Billy Childs, Aperture is full of dynamic musicianship that weaves in and out of exceptional jazz textures on this superb first album: 9/10.” - Take Effect Reviews
“Michael Orenstein enters the realm of jazz recording artists as a fully formed talent, one with a freshly contemporary and logical extension of the piano greats who’ve come before him.” - Something Else Reviews
“Orenstein worked hard to make his first album sparkle, and it shows. The musical expertise and interplay are first-class, and there is a full measure of pleasing music from start to finish.” - All About Jazz
“Orenstein has once again shown us his melodic and rhythmic richness, his creativity, his modern language, and throughout the project, his great skill as a composer and arranger.”- Jazz Club de Nit (translated from Catalan)
“This is top shelf sitting down jazz that moves and grooves with fine style and chops. Classy throughout, this is the tour de force you are always looking for.” - Midwest Record