"Truly an awesome leader-performer and you’ll revel in his inventiveness and finesse. Tardy is THE new talent to watch.” - Jazz & Blues Report
“Big sound, deep seated feel for the blues, and cerebral avante-garde chops.” - New York Magazine
“With every release he takes another step forward establishing himself as one of the most important saxophonists of his generation.” - All About Jazz
“Until you master the blues, anything else you do in jazz is going to sound hollow. Gregory Tardy has not made that mistake.” - The Washington Post