Critical Acclaim

The lyrical “New American Suite” will make you proud to live in this land of free, while the musicians themselves serve the music like true patriots.”
George Harris, Publisher Jazz Weekly
In Honor Of American Music. The entire album recreates jazz as we know it.”
Gigi Brooks, JazzTimes
Kevin Toney has continually demonstrated why he is one of … jazz’s brightest and most inspiring talents.”
Kenny Burrell, American Guitar Legend
I really dug New American Suite! Very original and refreshing mixture to hear.”
Nicholas Payton, Grammy Award Winning Trumpeter
New American Suite” is killin!”
Wallace Roney, Jazz Master/Grammy Award Winning Trumpeter
Kevin Toney, you burn it up on the piano, you are a master pianist! I love playing the music with you from your CD “New American Suite”
Alphonse Mouzon – Legendary Jazz Drummer and Composer
I really love the “New American Suite”, I think it’s Kevin’s most powerful work yet…so much passion and diversity, and thematically rich as well!”
Jonathan Widran, Wine and Jazz Magazine
Toney’s intricate compositions and sophisticated piano playing are evidence of his rich and solid jazz, blues and gospel roots”
Jazz Times
Kevin’s piano skills and ear for melody set him apart from the pack and make him enjoyable and engaging.”
Billboard Magazine
Kevin Toney has proven himself to be among the most masterful and versatile keyboardist of his generation, playing with a technical proficiency that is at the absolute peak of the contemporary jazz game.”
Scott Galloway/Urban Network
To my amazement, Toney’s magic tap dances gracefully from corner to corner of the almighty ivories”
Abyss Jazz Magazine