Gabriel's Message

Robert Cummings (for Classical.net) writes about Gabriel's Message:

"This is the most unusual Christmas album I’ve ever encountered. Actually, in a sense, it’s unfair to limit it to the realm of Christmas music, because most of what’s on this CD reaches well beyond the moods and sentiments associated with that most commercial of our holidays..........
............ In the end, this album offers individuality and character, despite packaging that might suggest it’s just another Christmas-favorites album. The sound is vivid and the notes, mostly by Herskowitz, are informative. Strongly recommended."

"......impressive new jazz crossover settings
with an edge to keep you listening..."
TIME OUT NEW YORK

"...(Gabriel's Message) is technically flawless...
light years advanced harmonically...
...(Matt) is a giant..."
DAVE BRUBECK

"Gabriel's Message is a pianistic fireworks, and, for those who love and appreciate intelligent crossover, it's music for more than just contemplative evenings under the christmas tree."
JAZZPODIUM (Germany)

"...with Gabriel's Message, Matt Herskowitz shows himself to be a creative and courageous pianist. It's probably not an overstatement to say that Herskowitz is likely the most brilliant and creative musician between classical and jazz today."
Die ALTERNATIVE (Germany)

"Bold. Provocative. Thoughtful. Imaginative. Spiritual.
Pianist Matt Herskowitz's captivating solo piano interpretations
of holiday classics breathe fresh life into a repertoire
of war horses."
ALBANY TIMES UNION

"...an elegant reworking of several well-known
Christmas carols that might, if you're crazy, bring a tear
to your eye, and at the very least make you appreciate
songs that would normally rest on your psyche
like a finger on your uvula."
MONTREAL MIRROR

"Keith Jarrett might say, "Wish I'd done that," but he didn't.
Bah,humbug, if you don't get it."
HOUR, MONTREAL