“Most everything the band plays, be it screaming blues or barn-burning bop, sounds like a sudden discovery: fresh, vibrant, innovative and—dare we say it—new.”
—Brandt Reiter, All About Jazz-New York (now The New York City Jazz Record)
“Delivering challenging, engaging originals with spirit, conviction and poise . . . The 16-piece modern mainstream band is another top-rate large ensemble on the New York-New Jersey jazz scene” —Star-Ledger
“Merging a seamless ensemble attack with the flexibility of a combo, the Brooklyn Big Band can compete with any of its peers on Manhattan isle.” —David Adler, All About Jazz
“Exciting. Exuberant. Powerful. Real. These are just a few of the words that come to mind after seeing and experiencing Tim Armacost.” —Jazz Santa Fe
“Very intimate! As usual, Craig sounds beautiful. “—Ray Charles
